Hash browns vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hash browns and croissant
- Hash browns are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B6, yet croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Croissant covers your daily saturated fat needs 46% more than hash browns.
- Hash browns contain 3 times more vitamin B6 than croissant. While hash browns contain 0.186mg of vitamin B6, croissant contains only 0.058mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in hash browns is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Croissants, butter.
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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 | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +238.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5575% |
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 | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +211.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +534.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118% |
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:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +112.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +217.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.6% |
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
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +417.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 11.659g | 41% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 22.7µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 1.094g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.388mg | 21% |
| Folate | 12µg | 88µg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.03mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.241mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.84mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Protein | 2.58g | 8.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.861mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.058mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 1.8µg | 7% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 406kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 118mg | 7% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 21g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 5.525g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 45.8g | 6% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 38.8mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 467mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 2.188mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.119g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)
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.