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Feta vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between feta and hash browns

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet hash browns are higher in vitamin E.
  • Feta covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than hash browns.
  • The glycemic index of feta is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 CalciumCalcium +2494.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +472.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +464.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.6mg

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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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +450.8%
Contains more FatsFats +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +133.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +606.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 -83%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +858.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Hash browns DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.038mg 62%
Saturated fat 14.946g 2.54g 56%
Calcium 493mg 19mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 5.665g 34%
Phosphorus 337mg 98mg 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 0.4µg 27%
Protein 14.21g 2.58g 23%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.36mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.186mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 2.62mg 16%
Sodium 917mg 566mg 15%
Vitamin A 125µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.38mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Potassium 62mg 355mg 9%
Carbs 4.09g 28.88g 8%
Copper 0.032mg 0.1mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 7.827g 8%
Fats 21.28g 17.04g 7%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 9.9µg 7%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.158mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Folate 32µg 12µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.838mg 5%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.65mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.137mg 1%
Calories 264kcal 272kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 26.18g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 17.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.406g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.