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Hash browns vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hash browns and groat

  • Groat is richer than hash browns in copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, fiber, iron, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for groat is 111% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 566 times more sodium than groat. Hash browns contain 566mg of sodium, while groat contains 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Buckwheat.

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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%
Groat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1000%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +254.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +722.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1975%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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%
Groat
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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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1018.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~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
Groat
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13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +401.2%
Contains more WaterWater +405.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +413.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.6%
~equal in Other ~2.1g

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
Groat
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26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +652.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Groat DV% diff.
Copper 0.1mg 1.1mg 111%
Manganese 0.158mg 1.3mg 50%
Magnesium 21mg 231mg 50%
Phosphorus 98mg 347mg 36%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 7.02mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.039g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.425mg 30%
Fiber 2.7g 10g 29%
Sodium 566mg 1mg 25%
Protein 2.58g 13.25g 21%
Fats 17.04g 3.4g 21%
Iron 0.6mg 2.2mg 20%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.4mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 1.04g 17%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.233mg 17%
Carbs 28.88g 71.5g 14%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.3µg 14%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.741g 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Folate 12µg 30µg 5%
Calories 272kcal 343kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.101mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Potassium 355mg 460mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.21mg 2%
Net carbs 26.18g 61.5g N/A
Calcium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 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 Groat
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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.