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Couscous vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between couscous and hash browns

  • Couscous is higher in selenium, yet hash browns are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin K, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Couscous covers your daily selenium needs 49% more than hash browns.
  • The amount of saturated fat in couscous is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Couscous, cooked 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 5.7% 2.4% 5.1% 14% 14% 7.1% 9.4% 0.65% 11% 150%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6775%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +512.1%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.1%

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% 0% 2.6% 0% 16% 6.2% 18% 22% 12% 0% 0.25% 11% 1.8%
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 FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1915.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9800%
Contains more CholineCholine +439.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 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 +46.9%
Contains more WaterWater +47.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.4%
Contains more OtherOther +757.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 19% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 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 -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35477.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8751.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Hash browns DV% diff.
Selenium 27.5µg 0.4µg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 5.665g 37%
Fats 0.16g 17.04g 26%
Sodium 5mg 566mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.022g 7.827g 20%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 2.62mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.029g 2.54g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Phosphorus 22mg 98mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.186mg 10%
Potassium 58mg 355mg 9%
Calories 112kcal 272kcal 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.9µg 8%
Copper 0.041mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.137mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 2.7g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.838mg 5%
Choline 3.3mg 17.8mg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.6mg 3%
Manganese 0.084mg 0.158mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Protein 3.79g 2.58g 2%
Carbs 23.22g 28.88g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.038mg 1%
Folate 15µg 12µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 19mg 1%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.36mg 1%
Net carbs 21.82g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.1mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.259mg 0%
Lysine 0.073mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 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
Couscous 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
7%
Couscous
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.511g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.