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Hash browns vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hash browns and feta

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin E, yet feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Feta covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 15 times more vitamin E than feta. While hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, feta contains only 0.18mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in hash browns is lower.
  • The glycemic index of feta is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cheese, feta.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +472.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +464.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2494.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3650%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Iron ~0.65mg

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%
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%

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
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +606.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +450.8%
Contains more FatsFats +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +133.2%

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
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +858.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.844mg 62%
Saturated fat 2.54g 14.946g 56%
Calcium 19mg 493mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.591g 34%
Phosphorus 98mg 337mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Selenium 0.4µg 15µg 27%
Protein 2.58g 14.21g 23%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.88mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.424mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.18mg 16%
Sodium 566mg 917mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 125µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.967mg 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Potassium 355mg 62mg 9%
Carbs 28.88g 4.09g 8%
Copper 0.1mg 0.032mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 4.623g 8%
Fats 17.04g 21.28g 7%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 1.8µg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.028mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Folate 12µg 32µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.991mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 0.65mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.154mg 1%
Calories 272kcal 264kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 4.09g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 4.09g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 17.8mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.406g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.