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Hash browns vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hash browns and brunost?

  • Brunost is richer than hash browns in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 103% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in hash browns is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brunost is lower.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cheese, gjetost types in this article.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +15.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2005.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +296.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +216.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
~equal in Sodium ~600mg

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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +266.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +274%
Contains more FatsFats +73.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.7%
Contains more OtherOther +113%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +503.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.879g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 1.382mg 103%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Saturated fat 2.54g 19.16g 76%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 3.351mg 59%
Phosphorus 98mg 444mg 49%
Calcium 19mg 400mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.938g 32%
Potassium 355mg 1409mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg 26%
Fats 17.04g 29.51g 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.315mg 15%
Protein 2.58g 9.65g 14%
Magnesium 21mg 70mg 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Calories 272kcal 466kcal 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.14mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.271mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.813mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.04mg 5%
Carbs 28.88g 42.65g 5%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Folate 12µg 5µg 2%
Sodium 566mg 600mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.52mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 7.879g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.