Hash browns vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hash browns and nachos
- Hash browns are richer in vitamin B3, yet nachos are richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for nachos is 15% higher.
- Hash browns contain 3 times more vitamin B3 than nachos. Hash browns contain 1.838mg of vitamin B3, while nachos contain 0.63mg.
- Nachos contain less sodium.
- Hash browns have a lower glycemic index than nachos.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 CopperCopper | +56.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +231.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +25% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +138.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2050% |
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 | +390.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +94.9% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +48.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 14.02g | 15% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.6µg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 98mg | 198mg | 14% |
Sodium | 566mg | 313mg | 11% |
Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 4.08mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 0.63mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 19.3µg | 8% |
Fats | 17.04g | 21.5g | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.133mg | 7% |
Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 42mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 5.04g | 4% |
Calories | 272kcal | 343kcal | 4% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
Calcium | 19mg | 63mg | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
Protein | 2.58g | 4.32g | 3% |
Carbs | 28.88g | 34.91g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 2.54g | 2.173g | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.215mg | 2% |
Choline | 17.8mg | 26.4mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.6mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 3.2g | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.187mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
Folate | 12µg | 10µg | 1% |
Starch | 25.74g | 28.33g | 1% |
Net carbs | 26.18g | 31.71g | N/A |
Potassium | 355mg | 362mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.56g | 2.17g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.058g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.24g | 0g | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.617g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.032g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 4.343g | N/A |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater | +31.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +26.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.1% |
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:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +10.1% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g