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Hash browns vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hash browns and caesar salad

  • Hash browns have more vitamin E; however, caesar salad is higher in selenium, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need for selenium, 56% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns have 4 times more vitamin E than caesar salad. While hash browns have 2.62mg of vitamin E, caesar salad has only 0.61mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1126.3%
Contains more IronIron +290%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +347.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7750%

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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +67.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +78.6%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +419%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g
~equal in Other ~2.18g

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +228.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +287.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +216.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +370.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~25.29g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

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 Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 31.4µg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.461g 28%
Protein 2.58g 13.39g 22%
Iron 0.6mg 2.34mg 22%
Calcium 19mg 233mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.297mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.377mg 20%
Phosphorus 98mg 231mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 2.38g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.61mg 13%
Fats 17.04g 9.54g 12%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.61mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.237mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.54g 4.206g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.321mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Sodium 566mg 454mg 5%
Potassium 355mg 170mg 5%
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.126mg 3%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 5.9µg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Carbs 28.88g 31.5g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.447mg 1%
Fructose 0.24g 1.13g 1%
Calories 272kcal 265kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 4.02g N/A
Starch 25.74g 25.29g 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.155g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g 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 Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.666g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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