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Hash browns vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hash browns and Hot chocolate

  • Hash browns have more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K, while Hot chocolate have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin D.
  • Hash browns' daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains 87 times less Vitamin E than Hash browns. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of Vitamin E , while Hot chocolate contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Hot chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 Iron +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +1115.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +575%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Copper - 0.103
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +1115.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +575%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +8633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1282%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +4850%
Contains more Vitamin A +8700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +8633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1282%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +4850%
Contains more Vitamin A +8700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +628.2%
Contains more Carbs +168.9%
Contains more Other +134.7%
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Water +67.3%
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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +628.2%
Contains more Carbs +168.9%
Contains more Other +134.7%
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Water +67.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1056.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6644%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1056.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6644%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +3000%
Contains more Fructose +2300%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +3000%
Contains more Fructose +2300%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 9.74g Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 17.04g 2.34g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 10.74g Hash browns
Calories 272kcal 77kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0.01g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 9.66g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.6mg 0.42mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 98mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 355mg 197mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.36mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.1mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.158mg 0.013mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 2IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.03mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.2mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.039mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.133mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.328mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.04mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 5µg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0.2µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.078g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 0.677g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.084g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Hash browns
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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