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Hash browns vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and gratin different?

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, gratin is richer in calcium, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gratin is 11% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 2 times more vitamin B1 than gratin. While hash browns contain 0.137mg of vitamin B1, gratin contains only 0.064mg.
  • Gratin has less sodium.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
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% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +526.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~0.64mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.161mg

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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.174mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~11µg

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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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +124.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.1%
Contains more WaterWater +50.2%
~equal in Other ~2.08g

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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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1952.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Gratin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.276g 36%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Fats 17.04g 7.59g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 2.149g 14%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Calcium 19mg 119mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.54g 4.733g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Copper 0.1mg 0.16mg 7%
Calories 272kcal 132kcal 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.116mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.064mg 6%
Sodium 566mg 433mg 6%
Carbs 28.88g 11.27g 6%
Protein 2.58g 5.06g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.993mg 5%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9.9mg 5%
Selenium 0.4µg 2.7µg 4%
Fiber 2.7g 1.8g 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.69mg 3%
Phosphorus 98mg 113mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 0.64mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.174mg 1%
Potassium 355mg 396mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 9.47g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Manganese 0.158mg 0.161mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.387mg 0%
Folate 12µg 11µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 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 Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.193g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.