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Hash browns vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and chocolate different?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, while chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 103% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 24 times more sodium than chocolate. Hash browns contain 566mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than chocolate (23).

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types were used 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +595.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.5%
Contains more IronIron +1236.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +928%
Contains more ZincZinc +458.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +798.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +385.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +448%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +4979.4%
Contains more OtherOther +31.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.1%
Contains more FatsFats +83.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.8%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +418.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.9%

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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.1mg 1.028mg 103%
Iron 0.6mg 8.02mg 93%
Saturated fat 2.54g 18.519g 73%
Manganese 0.158mg 1.419mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.092g 30%
Magnesium 21mg 146mg 30%
Sodium 566mg 24mg 24%
Fats 17.04g 31.28g 22%
Fiber 2.7g 7g 17%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.01mg 15%
Phosphorus 98mg 206mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.54mg 14%
Calories 272kcal 546kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.042mg 11%
Carbs 28.88g 61.17g 11%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.025mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.725mg 7%
Potassium 355mg 559mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6%
Selenium 0.4µg 3µg 5%
Protein 2.58g 4.88g 5%
Calcium 19mg 56mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 9.54g 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.297mg 2%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8.1µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.112g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Chocolate
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%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.979g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.