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Hash browns vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hash browns and crab meat

  • Hash browns have more fiber; however, crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 479% more than hash browns.
  • Crab meat has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of hash browns is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1082%
Contains more ZincZinc +2016.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9900%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.18mg

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +1006.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +650%
Contains more WaterWater +57.4%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4130.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +956.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.1mg 1.182mg 120%
Selenium 0.4µg 40µg 72%
Zinc 0.36mg 7.62mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.536g 34%
Protein 2.58g 19.35g 34%
Phosphorus 98mg 280mg 26%
Fats 17.04g 1.54g 24%
Sodium 566mg 1072mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.185g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.133g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Magnesium 21mg 63mg 10%
Folate 12µg 51µg 10%
Carbs 28.88g 0g 10%
Calories 272kcal 97kcal 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.053mg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.04mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 59mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.34mg 3%
Potassium 355mg 262mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 0.76mg 2%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 7.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.055mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.4mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.18mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g 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 Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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