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Hash browns vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hash browns and chorizo

  • Chorizo is higher than hash browns in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than hash browns.
  • The glycemic index of chorizo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +165%
Contains more ZincZinc +847.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5175%

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% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1090.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +518.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +359.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +443.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1452.7%
Contains more WaterWater +54.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +834.1%
Contains more FatsFats +124.6%
Contains more OtherOther +75.8%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 2.54g 14.38g 54%
Protein 2.58g 24.1g 43%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.63mg 41%
Selenium 0.4µg 21.1µg 38%
Fats 17.04g 38.27g 33%
Sodium 566mg 1235mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Zinc 0.36mg 3.41mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 18.4g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.53mg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 5.131mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.3mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.22mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.46g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.12mg 15%
Choline 17.8mg 96.7mg 14%
Iron 0.6mg 1.59mg 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Calories 272kcal 455kcal 9%
Carbs 28.88g 1.86g 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 1.6µg 7%
Phosphorus 98mg 150mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.04mg 5%
Folate 12µg 2µg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 8mg 1%
Potassium 355mg 398mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Chorizo
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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.84g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.