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Hash browns vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hash browns and caramel

  • Hash browns have more vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin K; however, caramel is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Caramel covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 17% more than hash browns.
  • Caramel contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.9%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1336.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +626.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +469.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +573.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.2%
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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +110.4%
Contains more WaterWater +479.6%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.6%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +407.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.476g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.256mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 1.542g 16%
Carbs 28.88g 77g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.478g 15%
Sodium 566mg 245mg 14%
Fats 17.04g 8.1g 14%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.46mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 19mg 138mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.148mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.056mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.018mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 1.8µg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.011mg 6%
Calories 272kcal 382kcal 6%
Iron 0.6mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.4mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.62mg 5%
Protein 2.58g 4.6g 4%
Potassium 355mg 214mg 4%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.103mg 3%
Phosphorus 98mg 114mg 2%
Choline 17.8mg 8mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Folate 12µg 4µg 2%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.44mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 77g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 65.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Saturated fat 2.54g 2.476g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 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 Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.064g)
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.