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Hash browns vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hash browns and chocolate ice cream?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin A.
  • Hash browns' daily need coverage for sodium is 21% higher.
  • Hash browns have 9 times more vitamin E than chocolate ice cream. Hash browns have 2.62mg of vitamin E, while chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains less sodium.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Ice creams, chocolate types in this comparison.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +473.7%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains more CopperCopper +35%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +525%
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +773.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +410.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.4%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.9%
Contains more OtherOther +71.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
~equal in Carbs ~28.2g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1281.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.41g 35%
Sodium 566mg 76mg 21%
Saturated fat 2.54g 6.8g 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.3mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 3.21g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.194mg 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.055mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.226mg 10%
Fats 17.04g 11g 9%
Calcium 19mg 109mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.042mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0.3µg 8%
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.7mg 5%
Copper 0.1mg 0.135mg 4%
Selenium 0.4µg 2.5µg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.93mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.554mg 3%
Calories 272kcal 216kcal 3%
Potassium 355mg 249mg 3%
Protein 2.58g 3.8g 2%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.58mg 2%
Folate 12µg 16µg 1%
Choline 17.8mg 22.5mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.14mg 1%
Phosphorus 98mg 107mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Carbs 28.88g 28.2g 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 27g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 25.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.