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Hash browns vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hash browns and chuck steak?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, yet chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% higher.
  • Hash browns have 26 times more vitamin E than chuck steak. Hash browns have 2.62mg of vitamin E, while chuck steak has 0.1mg.
  • Chuck steak contains less sodium.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1216.7%
Contains more IronIron +308.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2311.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6775%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~325mg

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2520%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +518.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +343.8%

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1293.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +868.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +599.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.36mg 8.68mg 76%
Selenium 0.4µg 27.5µg 49%
Protein 2.58g 24.98g 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.81g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Saturated fat 2.54g 8.66g 28%
Iron 0.6mg 2.45mg 23%
Sodium 566mg 71mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 4.663mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.1mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.373mg 14%
Phosphorus 98mg 193mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.191mg 12%
Choline 17.8mg 79mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 0g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.752mg 7%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 1.6µg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.012mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.066mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 9.457g 4%
Fats 17.04g 19.64g 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.077mg 3%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Potassium 355mg 325mg 1%
Calories 272kcal 277kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 22mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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.
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.