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Hash browns vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hash browns and Macaroon

  • Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, yet Macaroon is higher in Copper, Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Macaroon covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 88% more than Hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 14 times more Vitamin E than Macaroon. While Hash browns contain 2.62mg of Vitamin E , Macaroon contains only 0.19mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Macaroon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
4
:
6
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.1%
Contains more Potassium +188.6%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.8%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.1%
Contains more Potassium +188.6%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.8%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Selenium +1600%

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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
9
:
1
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1278.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Hash browns
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1278.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
2
:
3
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Water +328.4%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Carbs +112%
Hash browns
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
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Water +328.4%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Carbs +112%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
3
:
0
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +386.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +599.4%
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +386.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +599.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 2.58g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 17.04g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 28.88g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 272kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 45.16g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 19mg 5mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 98mg 68mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 123mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 241mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.36mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.1mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.19mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.02mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.22mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.096mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 3µg Hash browns
Vitamin K 9.9µg 1.1µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Macaroon
Saturated Fat 2.54g 20.099g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 1.61g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.81g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Macaroon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Hash browns
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.559g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.