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Hash browns vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hash browns and Fajita different?

  • Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E , and Fiber, however, Fajita is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Fajita is 30% higher.
  • Hash browns have less Sodium.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen are the varieties 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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
5
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5
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +139.4%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.7%
Contains more Zinc +280.6%
Contains more Selenium +4075%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +139.4%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.7%
Contains more Zinc +280.6%
Contains more Selenium +4075%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
7
:
5
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1090.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +4850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Hash browns
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%
Fajita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1090.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +4850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
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Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Fats +197.4%
Contains more Carbs +1195.1%
Contains more Protein +619.4%
Contains more Water +43.3%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Hash browns
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
Fajita
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Fats +197.4%
Contains more Carbs +1195.1%
Contains more Protein +619.4%
Contains more Water +43.3%
Contains more Other +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
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Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +235.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +235.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%

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 Fajita
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 2.23g Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 17.04g 5.73g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 2.23g Hash browns
Calories 272kcal 135kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 0g Fajita
Fiber 2.7g 0g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 13mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.99mg Fajita
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 98mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 355mg 284mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 799mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.1mg 0.03mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.066mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.22mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 12µg 4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0.2µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Fajita
Saturated Fat 2.54g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 2.333g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.089g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.01g Fajita
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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

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.