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Hash browns vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hash browns and butter

  • Hash browns have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, and potassium, while butter has more vitamin A.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 240% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in butter is lower.
  • Butter has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of butter is 0, while the glycemic index of hash browns is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Butter, without salt.

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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%
Butter
Butter
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1379.2%
Contains more IronIron +2900%
Contains more CopperCopper +525%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +308.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%

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%
Butter
Butter
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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 0% 228% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~18.8mg

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
Butter
Butter
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81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48033.3%
Contains more WaterWater +174.6%
Contains more OtherOther +5475%
Contains more FatsFats +376%

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
Butter
Butter
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.3%

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 Butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Butter DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.54g 50.489g 218%
Fats 17.04g 81.11g 99%
Vitamin A 0µg 684µg 76%
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 23.43g 39%
Sodium 566mg 11mg 24%
Calories 272kcal 717kcal 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.01g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.003mg 14%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.005mg 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 24mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.042mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 0.06g 10%
Potassium 355mg 24mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.016mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 0.02mg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.004mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.11mg 5%
Magnesium 21mg 2mg 5%
Protein 2.58g 0.85g 3%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 7µg 2%
Folate 12µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 2.32mg 2%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.09mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 24mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.034mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 17.8mg 18.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.315g 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 2.166g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Butter
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
26%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 47.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.