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Hash browns vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hash browns and Danish pastry

  • Hash browns have more Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, while Danish pastry have more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B12.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 7 times less Vitamin E than Hash browns. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of Vitamin E , while Danish pastry contains 0.35mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Hash browns are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +262.2%
Contains more Copper +12.4%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +4625%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +262.2%
Contains more Copper +12.4%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +4625%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +648.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +584.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +648.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +584.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +56.9%
Contains more Other +48.7%
Contains more Protein +210.1%
Contains more Fats +28.5%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +56.9%
Contains more Other +48.7%
Contains more Protein +210.1%
Contains more Fats +28.5%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 2.58g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 17.04g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 28.88g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 272kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 6.95g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 0.6mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 355mg 98mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.36mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.1mg 0.089mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 0.4µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 2IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.35mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.304mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.04mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 9.9µg 6.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 2.54g 6.794g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 2.575g 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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Hash browns Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.254g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.