Hash browns vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between hash browns and ground beef
- Hash browns have more vitamin E and fiber, while ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% higher.
- The amount of sodium in ground beef is lower.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground beef is 0, while the glycemic index of hash browns is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1655.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +278.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1522.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4675% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +241.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +311.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +825.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~15.37g
~equal in
Other
~2.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1288.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.322g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 5.84mg | 50% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 23.87g | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 0.408g | 35% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 19.1µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.27mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 73mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.12mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 6.073g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 4.026mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.311mg | 10% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 73.2mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 166mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.171mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.051mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 2.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.009mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.512mg | 3% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 15.37g | 3% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 241kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 7.322g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
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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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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