Hash browns vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hash browns and beans
- Hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B3, and vitamin K, yet beans are higher in copper, fiber, zinc, and selenium.
- Hash browns cover your daily sodium needs 25% more than beans.
- Hash browns contain 25 times more saturated fat than beans. While hash browns contain 2.54g of saturated fat, beans contain only 0.103g.
- The amount of sodium in beans is lower.
- The glycemic index of beans is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +19.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +288.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1025% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1646.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +4160% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22262.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3193.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 0.172g | 37% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 0.4g | 26% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 1mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 0.035g | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.15mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.206mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 0.103g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 5.5g | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 0.43mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.4mg | 9% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 105kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 0.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 4.5µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 2.58g | 4.8g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 20.49g | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 30.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 296mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 14.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 7.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| 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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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
20%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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