English muffin vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between English muffins and hash browns
- English muffins are higher in vitamin B2, manganese, and folate, yet hash browns are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C.
- Hash browns cover your daily saturated fat needs 11% more than English muffins.
- English muffins contain 4 times more vitamin B2 than hash browns. While English muffins contain 0.154mg of vitamin B2, hash browns contain only 0.038mg.
- The amount of sodium in English muffins is lower.
- The glycemic index of hash browns is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +173.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +332.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 5.665g | 32% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 17.04g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 7.827g | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.186mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 2.54g | 10% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 2.58g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.158mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.038mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 131mg | 355mg | 7% |
| Folate | 37µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 46g | 28.88g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 98mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 566mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.36mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 272kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 1.838mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +198.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +846.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
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 | -89.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2491.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +538% |
