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Hash browns vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hash browns and Icing?

  • Hash browns are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin E , yet Icing is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Icing's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 20% higher.
  • Icing contains less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
9
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1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.4%
Contains more Potassium +944.1%
Contains more Zinc +414.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.4%
Contains more Potassium +944.1%
Contains more Zinc +414.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%

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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
8
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1270%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.3%
Hash browns
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1270%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
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1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +226.9%
Contains more Other +175.3%
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Equal in Fats - 16.23
Hash browns
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
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +226.9%
Contains more Other +175.3%
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Equal in Fats - 16.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
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1
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Icing Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 67.89g Icing
Protein 2.58g 0g Hash browns
Fats 17.04g 16.23g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 67.89g Icing
Calories 272kcal 418kcal Icing
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 63.1g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 0g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 3mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.16mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 1mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 18mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 34mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 0.36mg 0.07mg Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 1.53mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.01mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.22mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.055mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 8µg Hash browns
Vitamin K 9.9µg 13µg Icing
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Icing
Saturated Fat 2.54g 2.974g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.86g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 7.951g Icing
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.434g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.