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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 dogs?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E and fiber, yet hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Hash browns contain less sodium.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

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% 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 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 A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Sodium 566mg 1090mg 23%
Saturated fat 2.54g 7.666g 23%
Selenium 0.4µg 12.5µg 22%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.19mg 16%
Protein 2.58g 10.26g 15%
Phosphorus 98mg 206mg 15%
Fats 17.04g 25.76g 13%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 11.386g 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.2mg 8%
Carbs 28.88g 4.17g 8%
Calcium 19mg 99mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 4.404g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.055mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 1.09mg 6%
Potassium 355mg 152mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.121mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.045mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 2.665mg 5%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.166mg 2%
Calories 272kcal 290kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.31mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Copper 0.1mg 0.097mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 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

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%

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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.