Hash browns vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hash browns and crouton different?
- Hash browns are richer in vitamin B6, while crouton is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, fiber, and copper.
- Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 67% more than hash browns.
- Hash browns contain 7 times more vitamin B6 than crouton. Hash browns contain 0.186mg of vitamin B6, while crouton contains 0.026mg.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index (72) than hash browns (56).
Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Croutons, plain types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +186.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +580% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9275% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +615.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +615.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 37.5µg | 67% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 4.08mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.623mg | 41% |
| Folate | 12µg | 132µg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 1.273g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 5.439mg | 23% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 11.9g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.272mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 17.04g | 6.6g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.5mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 73.5g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 3.059g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.026mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 5.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 407kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 124mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 698mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 1.51g | 5% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 115mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.429mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| 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 |
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:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +795.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +361.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.1% |
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
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +155.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +345% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.6% |
