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Fontina vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fontina and hash browns?

  • Fontina is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, yet hash browns are richer in vitamin E.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% higher.
  • Hash browns contain less cholesterol.
  • Fontina has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

We used Cheese, fontina and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types in this comparison.

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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 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
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 +2794.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +872.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +454.7%
Contains more IronIron +160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1028.6%

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% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +870.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +280.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 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 +892.2%
Contains more FatsFats +82.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1763.2%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 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 -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.827g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina 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 Fontina Hash browns DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.196g 2.54g 76%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg 70%
Calcium 550mg 19mg 53%
Protein 25.6g 2.58g 46%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Phosphorus 346mg 98mg 35%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.36mg 29%
Vitamin A 261µg 0µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 5.665g 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg 26%
Fats 31.14g 17.04g 22%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2.62mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.038mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.838mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Sodium 800mg 566mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.137mg 10%
Potassium 64mg 355mg 9%
Carbs 1.55g 28.88g 9%
Copper 0.025mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.186mg 8%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 9.9µg 6%
Calories 389kcal 272kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.158mg 6%
Iron 0.23mg 0.6mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Magnesium 14mg 21mg 2%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 7.827g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 1.55g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 17.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 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
Fontina 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
33%
Fontina
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.656g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina 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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.