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Hash browns vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hash browns and coffee

  • Hash browns are higher than coffee in vitamin E, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Hash browns cover your daily sodium needs 25% more than coffee.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in coffee is lower.
  • The glycemic index of coffee is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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%
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +624.5%
Contains more IronIron +5900%
Contains more CopperCopper +4900%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +587%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Coffee
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +878.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +862.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9800%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2050%
Contains more FatsFats +85100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +374.5%
Contains more WaterWater +101.7%

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
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52080%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +566400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

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 Coffee
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Coffee Opinion
Calories 272kcal 1kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 0.12g Hash browns
Fats 17.04g 0.02g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 0g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 0g Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 3mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 2mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 49mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.01mg Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 0g Coffee
Fiber 2.7g 0g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.002mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.02mg Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 3mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 2mg Coffee
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.01mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.023mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.014mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.076mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.191mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.254mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.001mg Hash browns
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0.1µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 2µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Coffee
Choline 17.8mg 2.6mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 0.002g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 0.015g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.001g Hash browns
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Fructose 0.24g 0g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Coffee
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
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.