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Hash browns vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hash browns and fontina?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, yet fontina is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% higher.
  • Hash browns have 10 times more vitamin E than fontina. Hash browns have 2.62mg of vitamin E, while fontina has 0.27mg.
  • Hash browns contain less saturated fat.
  • Fontina has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cheese, fontina 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 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +454.7%
Contains more IronIron +160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1028.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2794.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +872.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%

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% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +870.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +280.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1763.2%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +892.2%
Contains more FatsFats +82.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70%

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
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11%

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 Fontina
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 Fontina DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.54g 19.196g 76%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.68µg 70%
Calcium 19mg 550mg 53%
Protein 2.58g 25.6g 46%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Phosphorus 98mg 346mg 35%
Zinc 0.36mg 3.5mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 261µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.654g 27%
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg 26%
Fats 17.04g 31.14g 22%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.27mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.204mg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.15mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Sodium 566mg 800mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.021mg 10%
Potassium 355mg 64mg 9%
Carbs 28.88g 1.55g 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.025mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.083mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.6µg 6%
Calories 272kcal 389kcal 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.014mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 0.23mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Magnesium 21mg 14mg 2%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 8.687g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.429mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 1.55g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.55g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 17.8mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 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 Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.656g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina 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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.