Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Hash browns vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between hash browns and milkshake?

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin K, yet milkshake is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Milkshake's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 22% more.
  • The amount of sodium in milkshake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of milkshake is lower.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Milk shakes, thick vanilla types in this article.

Infographic

Hash browns vs Milkshake infographic
Infographic link

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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1028.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +668.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +475%
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg

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% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4850%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.368mg

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +462.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.7%
Contains more OtherOther +145.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.6%
Contains more WaterWater +51.1%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +794.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4913.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Milkshake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.113g 37%
Fats 17.04g 3.03g 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Sodium 566mg 95mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.875g 17%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.05mg 17%
Calcium 19mg 146mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.195mg 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.042mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.146mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.03mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0.2µg 8%
Calories 272kcal 112kcal 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.014mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 0.1mg 6%
Copper 0.1mg 0.051mg 5%
Potassium 355mg 183mg 5%
Carbs 28.88g 17.75g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 2.3µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.54g 1.886g 3%
Protein 2.58g 3.86g 3%
Magnesium 21mg 12mg 2%
Phosphorus 98mg 115mg 2%
Folate 12µg 7µg 1%
Choline 17.8mg 14.3mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 17.75g N/A
Zinc 0.36mg 0.39mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.368mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 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?

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

People also compare

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
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.