Hash browns vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hash browns and egg whites
- Hash browns have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, egg whites are richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Egg whites cover your daily selenium needs 36% more than hash browns.
- Egg whites contain less saturated fat.
- Hash browns have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hash browns is 56, while the glycemic index of egg whites is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Egg, white, raw, fresh.
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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 | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +334.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +553.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1336.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4900% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +3325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1650.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3620% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1518.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1055.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
10.9 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
87.57 g
Other:
0.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +9923.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3856.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +254% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +322.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.7% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.34 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +242.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
~0.34g
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 0g | 38% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 20µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.439mg | 31% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 0.17g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 0g | 20% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 10.9g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 166mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.005mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 0.105mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.004mg | 11% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 52kcal | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 0.73g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.023mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.011mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 163mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.07g | 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 |
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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 Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)