Hash browns vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hash browns and corn grits different?
- Hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, potassium, and vitamin K; however, corn grits is richer in iron and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for corn grits is 76% higher.
- Corn grits has less saturated fat.
- Hash browns have a lower glycemic index (56) than corn grits (80).
Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1214.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1018.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +630.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +564.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +584.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 6.71mg | 76% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 0.191g | 36% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 0.49g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 0.081g | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.01mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 227mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.028mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 0.076g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 74kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 27mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.135mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.052mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 64mg | 5% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 15.39g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 15.95g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 1.672mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 14.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3377.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9563% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2866% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +67.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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