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Hash browns vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hash browns and espresso?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and fiber, yet espresso is richer in vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Hash browns' daily need coverage for sodium is 24% higher.
  • Espresso contains less sodium.
  • Espresso has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.7%
Contains more IronIron +361.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +620%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9800%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +365.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2050%
Contains more FatsFats +9366.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1629.3%
Contains more OtherOther +869.6%
Contains more WaterWater +98.5%

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
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6057.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Espresso DV% diff.
Caffeine 0mg 212mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.092g 37%
Fats 17.04g 0.18g 26%
Sodium 566mg 14mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 5.207mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0g 20%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.01mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.002mg 14%
Magnesium 21mg 80mg 14%
Calories 272kcal 9kcal 13%
Phosphorus 98mg 7mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.177mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.001mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.092g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 1.67g 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0.1µg 8%
Potassium 355mg 115mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.028mg 7%
Copper 0.1mg 0.05mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.2mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.05mg 5%
Protein 2.58g 0.12g 5%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.05mg 3%
Folate 12µg 1µg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 2mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 1.67g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso 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)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.