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.
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% |
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 | +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
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
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% |
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Fats
~16.07g
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
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
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:
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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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.