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Cranberries vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cranberries and hash browns

  • Cranberries are richer in vitamin C, yet hash browns are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for hash browns is 25% higher.
  • Cranberries contain 3 times more vitamin C than hash browns. Cranberries contain 14mg of vitamin C, while hash browns contain 5.4mg.
  • Cranberries contain less sodium.
  • Cranberries have a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

Food types used in this article are Cranberries, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 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 less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343.8%
Contains more IronIron +160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +790.9%
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.
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 47% 1% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 3%
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 CVitamin C +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1719.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +98%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +223.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 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 +77.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +460.9%
Contains more FatsFats +13007.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1758.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 22% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43383.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10200%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 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 +1009.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +179.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
Cranberries Hash browns
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberries Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 5.665g 37%
Fats 0.13g 17.04g 26%
Sodium 2mg 566mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.018g 7.827g 20%
Saturated fat 0.008g 2.54g 12%
Phosphorus 11mg 98mg 12%
Calories 46kcal 272kcal 11%
Starch 0g 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 1.838mg 11%
Vitamin C 14mg 5.4mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.186mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.137mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 2.62mg 9%
Potassium 80mg 355mg 8%
Carbs 11.97g 28.88g 6%
Copper 0.056mg 0.1mg 5%
Manganese 0.267mg 0.158mg 5%
Iron 0.23mg 0.6mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 21mg 4%
Protein 0.46g 2.58g 4%
Fiber 3.6g 2.7g 4%
Vitamin K 5µg 9.9µg 4%
Folate 1µg 12µg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.36mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.38mg 2%
Choline 5.5mg 17.8mg 2%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 0.24g 1%
Calcium 8mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.038mg 1%
Net carbs 8.37g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 4.27g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0%
Leucine 0.053mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.045mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cranberries 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
10%
Cranberries
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberries
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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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