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.
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% |
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.
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
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% |
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Water
~53.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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
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52%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%

52%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.29g)
Which food is cheaper?

Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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