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Chicken meat vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chicken meat and hash browns

  • Chicken meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet hash browns are higher in vitamin E.
  • Chicken meat covers your daily selenium needs 43% more than hash browns.
  • The glycemic index of chicken meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 IronIron +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +438.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5875%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +690%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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.
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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +870.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +312.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 ProteinProtein +958.1%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more FatsFats +25.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 -33%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Hash browns DV% diff.
Protein 27.3g 2.58g 49%
Selenium 23.9µg 0.4µg 43%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 1.838mg 42%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Sodium 82mg 566mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 5.665g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.186mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2.62mg 16%
Zinc 1.94mg 0.36mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.38mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Phosphorus 182mg 98mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Carbs 0g 28.88g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.038mg 10%
Choline 65.9mg 17.8mg 9%
Iron 1.26mg 0.6mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 7.827g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.137mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.79g 2.54g 6%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.158mg 6%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 9.9µg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Fats 13.6g 17.04g 5%
Potassium 223mg 355mg 4%
Copper 0.066mg 0.1mg 4%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Calories 239kcal 272kcal 2%
Net carbs 0g 26.18g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.