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Hash browns vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hash browns and beef tenderloin

  • Beef tenderloin is higher than hash browns in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 103% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 10 times more sodium than beef tenderloin. While hash browns contain 566mg of sodium, beef tenderloin contains only 57mg.
  • The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1028.6%
Contains more IronIron +418.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +23%
Contains more ZincZinc +1019.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5625%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~331mg

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +411.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +826.4%
Contains more FatsFats +44.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%
~equal in Water ~48.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +466.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.2%

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 Beef tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg 103%
Protein 2.58g 23.9g 43%
Selenium 0.4µg 22.9µg 41%
Zinc 0.36mg 4.03mg 33%
Saturated fat 2.54g 9.72g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1g 31%
Iron 0.6mg 3.11mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Sodium 566mg 57mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.26mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Phosphorus 98mg 203mg 15%
Choline 17.8mg 91mg 13%
Fats 17.04g 24.6g 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 0g 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 10.27g 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.014mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.09mg 4%
Calories 272kcal 324kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.25mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.123mg 3%
Folate 12µg 8µg 1%
Potassium 355mg 331mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 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
Hash browns Beef tenderloin
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
20%
Hash browns
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.