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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, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Selenium, 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.

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.
Fontina
Fontina
4
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6
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +2794.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.1%
Contains more Zinc +872.2%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +454.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +1028.6%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +2794.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.1%
Contains more Zinc +872.2%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +454.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Fontina
Fontina
5
:
7
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +45550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +870.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +280.8%
Fontina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Hash browns
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 A +45550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +870.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +280.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
3
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2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +892.2%
Contains more Fats +82.7%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Carbs +1763.2%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Fontina
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Hash browns
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 +892.2%
Contains more Fats +82.7%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Carbs +1763.2%
Contains more Water +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
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2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.827
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.827

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 25.6g 2.58g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 17.04g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 389kcal 272kcal Fontina
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 1.55g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 0g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 550mg 19mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.6mg Hash browns
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 346mg 98mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 800mg 566mg Hash browns
Zinc 3.5mg 0.36mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.014mg 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 2IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.038mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.38mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 6µg 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 7.827g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 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
Fontina 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
33%
Fontina
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
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.