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Hash browns vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hash browns and chocolate brownie

  • The amount of copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, and magnesium in chocolate brownie is higher than in hash browns.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily copper needs 32% more than hash browns.
  • Chocolate brownie has 2 times less sodium than hash browns. Hash browns have 566mg of sodium, while chocolate brownie has 343mg.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hash browns is 56, while the glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +206.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +288%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2775%

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% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.141mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +291%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.3%
Contains more FatsFats +70.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.8%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Copper 0.1mg 0.388mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 9.412g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Saturated fat 2.54g 7.319g 22%
Selenium 0.4µg 11.5µg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Fats 17.04g 29.1g 19%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.587mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Iron 0.6mg 1.84mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.19mg 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Sodium 566mg 343mg 10%
Calories 272kcal 466kcal 10%
Magnesium 21mg 53mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 10.839g 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Carbs 28.88g 50.2g 7%
Protein 2.58g 6.2g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.094mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.97mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.3mg 6%
Phosphorus 98mg 132mg 5%
Potassium 355mg 176mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.982mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 57mg 4%
Folate 12µg 29µg 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.328mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.141mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
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 Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.779g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.