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Hash browns vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hash browns and Cereal

  • Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E , yet Cereal is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Cereal is 513% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 33 times more Vitamin E than Cereal. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of Vitamin E , while Cereal contains 0.08mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +238.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Iron +5576.7%
Contains more Zinc +2011.1%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +1475%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +238.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Iron +5576.7%
Contains more Zinc +2011.1%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +1475%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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.
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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +3175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin C +613%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4489.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10084.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1511.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3118.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +3175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin C +613%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4489.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10084.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1511.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3118.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1477.8%
Contains more Water +1203.4%
Contains more Protein +134.9%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
Equal in Other - 2.23
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
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Fats +1477.8%
Contains more Water +1203.4%
Contains more Protein +134.9%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
Equal in Other - 2.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3736.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1500.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3736.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1500.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +14.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.26
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
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +14.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.26

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 Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 2.58g 6.06g Cereal
Fats 17.04g 1.08g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 272kcal 378kcal Cereal
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 0.56g 10.35g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.4g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 10mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 77mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 105mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 795mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.1mg 0.137mg Cereal
Manganese 0.158mg 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 0.4µg 6.3µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.08mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.226mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Trans Fat 0.056g Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.54g 0.26g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 0.204g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.354g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Hash browns
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.28g)
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

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.