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Carrot vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between carrots and hash browns

  • Carrots have more vitamin A; however, hash browns are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 334% more than hash browns.
  • Carrots contain less sodium.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hash browns is 56, while the glycemic index of carrots is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Carrot
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +297%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~5.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +79.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.5%
Contains more OtherOther +132.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55807.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4741.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +90.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +129.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +1700%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot Hash browns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Hash browns DV% diff.
Vitamin A 835µg 0µg 93%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 5.665g 37%
Fats 0.24g 17.04g 26%
Sodium 69mg 566mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 7.827g 20%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 2.62mg 13%
Calories 41kcal 272kcal 12%
Saturated fat 0.037g 2.54g 11%
Starch 1.43g 25.74g 10%
Phosphorus 35mg 98mg 9%
Carbs 9.58g 28.88g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.137mg 6%
Copper 0.045mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.838mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.186mg 4%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 9.9µg 3%
Protein 0.93g 2.58g 3%
Magnesium 12mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.38mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 17.8mg 2%
Folate 19µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 5.4mg 1%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.36mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 19mg 1%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg 1%
Manganese 0.143mg 0.158mg 1%
Potassium 320mg 355mg 1%
Net carbs 6.78g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 4.74g 0.56g N/A
Fiber 2.8g 2.7g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0%
Fructose 0.55g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Carrot
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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