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Hash browns vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hash browns and muffin

  • Hash browns have more vitamin B6; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K, selenium, choline, manganese, vitamin B2, folate, and iron.
  • Muffin covers your daily vitamin K needs 24% more than hash browns.
  • Muffin has 5 times less vitamin B6 than hash browns. Hash browns have 0.186mg of vitamin B6, while muffin has 0.04mg.
  • Muffin contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.6%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1950%
~equal in Zinc ~0.37mg

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +296%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +419.7%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +97.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.5%
~equal in Fats ~16.07g

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43%

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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +57.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +296.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +404.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin K 9.9µg 39.2µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 8.103g 16%
Choline 17.8mg 92.5mg 14%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.2µg 14%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.449mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.04mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.163mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Sodium 566mg 336mg 10%
Iron 0.6mg 1.3mg 9%
Folate 12µg 48µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 4.822g 8%
Carbs 28.88g 53g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Phosphorus 98mg 146mg 7%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 1.63mg 7%
Potassium 355mg 121mg 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1.1g 6%
Calories 272kcal 375kcal 5%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.9mg 5%
Starch 25.74g 16.31g 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.06mg 4%
Protein 2.58g 4.49g 4%
Calcium 19mg 44mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.168mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.418mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.24g 1.21g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Saturated fat 2.54g 2.844g 1%
Fats 17.04g 16.07g 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 31.47g N/A
Zinc 0.36mg 0.37mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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