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Hash browns vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hash browns and molasses

  • Hash browns have more vitamin E; however, molasses are richer in manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and calcium.
  • Molasses cover your daily manganese needs 60% more than hash browns.
  • Molasses contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1052.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +978.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +312.4%
Contains more IronIron +686.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +387%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +868.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4350%

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% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +16940%
Contains more WaterWater +125.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.8%
Contains more OtherOther +48%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24359.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11230%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3745.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +5229.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.158mg 1.53mg 60%
Magnesium 21mg 242mg 53%
Iron 0.6mg 4.72mg 52%
Copper 0.1mg 0.487mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.05g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.67mg 37%
Potassium 355mg 1464mg 33%
Selenium 0.4µg 17.8µg 32%
Fats 17.04g 0.1g 26%
Sodium 566mg 37mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.032g 19%
Calcium 19mg 205mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0mg 17%
Fructose 0.24g 12.79g 16%
Carbs 28.88g 74.73g 15%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.018g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 31mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.041mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.804mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.93mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Protein 2.58g 0g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.002mg 3%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Calories 272kcal 290kcal 1%
Choline 17.8mg 13.3mg 1%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.29mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 74.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Molasses
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Hash browns
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.522g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.