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Hash browns vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hash browns and Marshmallow

  • Marshmallow has less Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin K.
  • Hash browns' daily need coverage for Sodium is 21% more.
  • Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Candies, marshmallows.

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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
8
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2
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +1125%
Contains more Potassium +7000%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Manganese +1875%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Selenium +325%
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Marshmallow
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +1125%
Contains more Potassium +7000%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Manganese +1875%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Selenium +325%
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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
10
:
0
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6100%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Marshmallow
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6100%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
4
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1
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Fats +8420%
Contains more Water +200.4%
Contains more Other +643.3%
Contains more Carbs +181.5%
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
Marshmallow
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Fats +8420%
Contains more Water +200.4%
Contains more Other +643.3%
Contains more Carbs +181.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
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1
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9683.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11953.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Marshmallow
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9683.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11953.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 2.58g 1.8g Hash browns
Fats 17.04g 0.2g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 272kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 57.56g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 0.1g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 3mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.23mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 2mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 8mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 5mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 80mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.36mg 0.04mg Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.097mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.008mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.001mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.001mg Hash browns
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.078mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.005mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.003mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 1µg Hash browns
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg Hash browns
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Trans Fat 0.056g Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 2.54g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 0.08g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.047g Hash browns
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 Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.484g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.