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

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What are the main differences between Hash browns and Hot dog?

  • Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E, and Fiber, yet Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Hash browns contain less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Frankfurter, meat 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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +251.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +421.1%
Contains more IronIron +81.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3025%
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg

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% 0.12% 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% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +592.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +297.7%
Contains more FatsFats +51.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +57%

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Hot dog Opinion
Calories 272kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Protein 2.58g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 17.04g 25.76g Hot dog
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 4.17g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 4.17g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 99mg Hot dog
Potassium 355mg 152mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Sugar 0.56g Hot dog
Fiber 2.7g 0g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.097mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 566mg 1090mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.19mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.045mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.055mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.31mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.166mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 6µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Hot dog
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 7.666g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 4.404g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.126g)
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 dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.