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Hash browns vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hash browns and pork Meat?

  • Pork Meat is richer than hash browns in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Pork Meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 69% more.
  • Hash browns have 10 times more sodium than pork Meat. While hash browns have 566mg of sodium, pork Meat has only 57mg.
  • The glycemic index of pork Meat is lower.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1115.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11%
Contains more ZincZinc +572.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9450%

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%
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% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3175%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +593.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +918.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +399.4%
~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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +385.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +156.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +914.3%
Contains more WaterWater +41%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +486.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1019.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Pork Meat DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 38.2µg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.95mg 68%
Protein 2.58g 26.17g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.739mg 43%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 7.432mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.506g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.387mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Phosphorus 98mg 267mg 24%
Sodium 566mg 57mg 22%
Fats 17.04g 3.51g 21%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.42mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.08mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 1.334g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.012mg 13%
Choline 17.8mg 88.9mg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 0g 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 1.15mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.54g 1.198g 6%
Calories 272kcal 143kcal 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.013mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 355mg 421mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 0.111mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.