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Hash browns vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hash browns and buttermilk

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, and copper, yet buttermilk is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for hash browns is 17% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.1%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +809.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +510.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Phosphorus ~89mg

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +440%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3069%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9800%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~17.7mg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +1836.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +502.9%
Contains more OtherOther +150.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.9%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2981.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17066.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Buttermilk DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.033g 38%
Fats 17.04g 0.88g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.254g 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.05mg 17%
Sodium 566mg 190mg 16%
Calories 272kcal 40kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.034mg 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.058mg 11%
Calcium 19mg 116mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.011mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.154mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.548g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.034mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0.1µg 8%
Carbs 28.88g 4.79g 8%
Iron 0.6mg 0.05mg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.002mg 7%
Potassium 355mg 151mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1mg 5%
Selenium 0.4µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.275mg 2%
Folate 12µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 11mg 2%
Protein 2.58g 3.31g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Phosphorus 98mg 89mg 1%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.42mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.56g 4.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 17.8mg 17.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 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 Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.992g)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.