Hash browns vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hash browns and mars different?
- Hash browns are richer in vitamin C, while mars is higher in calcium.
- Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 46% more than hash browns.
- Hash browns contain 11 times more vitamin C than mars. Hash browns contain 5.4mg of vitamin C, while mars contains 0.5mg.
- Mars is lower in sodium.
Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +373.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76% |
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 | +980% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2798.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150.7% |
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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
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 11.651g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 38% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 20% | |
| Sodium | 566mg | 136mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 72.4g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% | |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 475kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 19.32g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2g | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.58g | 4.28g | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.131g | N/A |
| 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins