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Hash browns vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and lamb different?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, while lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 106% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 19 times more vitamin E than lamb. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, while lamb contains 0.14mg.
  • Lamb is lower in sodium.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than lamb (0).

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types were used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +618.2%
Contains more IronIron +213.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +1138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6500%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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%
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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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +426.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +172%
Contains more ProteinProtein +850.4%
Contains more FatsFats +22.9%
~equal in Water ~53.72g

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
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.7%

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 Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Selenium 0.4µg 26.4µg 47%
Protein 2.58g 24.52g 44%
Zinc 0.36mg 4.46mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 6.66mg 30%
Saturated fat 2.54g 8.83g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.51g 28%
Sodium 566mg 72mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.14mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.25mg 16%
Iron 0.6mg 1.88mg 16%
Choline 17.8mg 93.7mg 14%
Phosphorus 98mg 188mg 13%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.022mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Fats 17.04g 20.94g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.66mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.13mg 4%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.1mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.119mg 2%
Folate 12µg 18µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 8.82g 2%
Calories 272kcal 294kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 355mg 310mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.