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Gratin vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gratin and hash browns different?

  • Gratin is higher in calcium, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, hash browns are richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gratin is 11% higher.

Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty are the varieties 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.
Gratin
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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% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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 +526.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Iron ~0.6mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.158mg

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.
Gratin
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.186mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~12µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +96.1%
Contains more WaterWater +50.2%
Contains more FatsFats +124.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.3%
~equal in Other ~2.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 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 -46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1952.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 5.665g 36%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Fats 7.59g 17.04g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 7.827g 14%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Calcium 119mg 19mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.733g 2.54g 10%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Copper 0.16mg 0.1mg 7%
Calories 132kcal 272kcal 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.038mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.137mg 6%
Sodium 433mg 566mg 6%
Carbs 11.27g 28.88g 6%
Protein 5.06g 2.58g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.838mg 5%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 5.4mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.4µg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 2.7g 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.36mg 3%
Phosphorus 113mg 98mg 2%
Iron 0.64mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.186mg 1%
Potassium 396mg 355mg 1%
Net carbs 9.47g 26.18g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Manganese 0.161mg 0.158mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.38mg 0%
Folate 11µg 12µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
14%
Gratin
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.193g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.