Hash browns vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hash browns and milk different?
- Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, copper, and vitamin B1, while milk is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Hash browns cover your daily need for sodium, 23% more than milk.
- Milk is lower in sodium.
- Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than milk (31).
Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +557.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +725% |
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 | +26100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +585% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1876.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +402.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +386.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1656.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +478.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.5% |
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
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2725.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16085.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.2 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 0.035g | 38% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 0.97g | 25% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 44mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 0.277g | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.01mg | 17% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 42kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.037mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 0.093mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.185mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 125mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 0.633g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 0.1µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 4.99g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.003mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 150mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 3.37g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 95mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 17.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.004g | 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 | 0.027g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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