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Crouton vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crouton and Hash browns different?

  • Crouton is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper, while Hash browns are higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Crouton covers your daily need of Selenium 67% more than Hash browns.
  • Crouton contains 11 times more Folate than Hash browns. Crouton contains 132µg of Folate, while Hash browns contain 12µg.

Croutons, plain and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +580%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Zinc +147.2%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +216.5%
Contains more Selenium +9275%
Contains more Potassium +186.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +580%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Zinc +147.2%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +216.5%
Contains more Selenium +9275%
Contains more Potassium +186.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +615.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +615.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +615.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +615.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +361.2%
Contains more Carbs +154.5%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Contains more Fats +158.2%
Contains more Water +795.8%
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 Protein +361.2%
Contains more Carbs +154.5%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Contains more Fats +158.2%
Contains more Water +795.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 26.18g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 2.58g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 73.5g 28.88g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 272kcal Crouton
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 2.7g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 19mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 0.6mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 21mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 98mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 698mg 566mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.89mg 0.36mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.1mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.158mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 0.4µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.137mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.038mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.838mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.38mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 132µg 12µg Crouton
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.056g Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 2.54g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Hash browns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Crouton
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.