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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
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
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.979g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals