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Hash browns vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hash browns and malt

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin K, yet malt is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for hash browns is 22% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 44 times more vitamin E than malt. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, while malt contains 0.06mg.
  • Malt contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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%
Malt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.4%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +415.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
~equal in Phosphorus ~91mg

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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +609.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3200%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +384.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.354mg

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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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +417.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +157.9%
Contains more OtherOther +178.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +65.1%

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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65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +846.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2623.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Malt DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.208g 36%
Sodium 566mg 60mg 22%
Fats 17.04g 3.29g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.827g 18%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.06mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.046mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.184mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.259mg 10%
Selenium 0.4µg 5.4µg 9%
Calories 272kcal 85kcal 9%
Fiber 2.7g 0.5g 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0.3µg 8%
Calcium 19mg 98mg 8%
Copper 0.1mg 0.037mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.054mg 7%
Carbs 28.88g 11.2g 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 0.21mg 5%
Potassium 355mg 172mg 5%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.08mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.54g 1.883g 3%
Protein 2.58g 3.37g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.354mg 1%
Folate 12µg 9µg 1%
Phosphorus 98mg 91mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 6.68g N/A
Zinc 0.36mg 0.41mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 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 Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.657g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.