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Hash browns vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hash browns and Arborio rice different?

  • Hash browns are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C, however, Arborio rice is richer in Selenium, Folate, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hash browns is 25% higher.
  • Arborio rice has less Sodium.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +197%
Contains more Potassium +1265.4%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +125.9%
Contains more Selenium +1775%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +197%
Contains more Potassium +1265.4%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +125.9%
Contains more Selenium +1775%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +391.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +391.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +8868.4%
Contains more Other +1073.7%
Contains more Water +39.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.36
Equal in Carbs - 28.73
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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Fats +8868.4%
Contains more Other +1073.7%
Contains more Water +39.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.36
Equal in Carbs - 28.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13394.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11230%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13394.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11230%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 2.58g 2.36g Hash browns
Fats 17.04g 0.19g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 28.73g Hash browns
Calories 272kcal 130kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g Arborio rice
Fiber 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 1mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 21mg 8mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 33mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 26mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.36mg 0.4mg Arborio rice
Copper 0.1mg 0.072mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 0.4µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.016mg Hash browns
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.493mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.059mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Trans Fat 0.056g Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 2.54g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 0.058g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.05g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Arborio rice
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
21%
Hash browns
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.489g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.