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Hash browns vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and mousse different?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while mousse is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Mousse covers your daily need for cholesterol, 47% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 15 times more sodium than mousse. Hash browns contain 566mg of sodium, while mousse contains 38mg.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than mousse (42).

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
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%
Mousse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +405.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1750%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~0.55mg

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%
Mousse
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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 0.33% 47% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +518.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Mousse
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.7%
Contains more OtherOther +162.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.5%
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
~equal in Fats ~16g

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
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +544.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Mousse DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 140mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.879g 32%
Saturated fat 2.54g 9.151g 30%
Sodium 566mg 38mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 140µg 16%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.51mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.205mg 13%
Selenium 0.4µg 7.4µg 13%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.146mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.058mg 10%
Fiber 2.7g 0.6g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.045mg 8%
Calcium 19mg 96mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 1.6µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 5.027g 7%
Potassium 355mg 143mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.1mg 6%
Carbs 28.88g 16.07g 4%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.059mg 4%
Protein 2.58g 4.14g 3%
Phosphorus 98mg 117mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.075mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.533mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.64mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Calories 272kcal 225kcal 2%
Fats 17.04g 16g 2%
Folate 12µg 15µg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.55mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 15.47g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 14.81g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Mousse
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%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.611g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.