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Hash browns vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hash browns and nutmeg

  • Hash browns have more vitamin E, while nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 119% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in nutmeg is lower.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of hash browns is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +771.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +868.4%
Contains more IronIron +406.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +927%
Contains more ZincZinc +497.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1735.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Potassium ~350mg

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +690.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.4%
Contains more FatsFats +113.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.7%
~equal in Other ~2.33g

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
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1518.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.158mg 2.9mg 119%
Saturated fat 2.54g 25.94g 106%
Copper 0.1mg 1.027mg 103%
Fiber 2.7g 20.8g 72%
Magnesium 21mg 183mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.35g 35%
Iron 0.6mg 3.04mg 31%
Fats 17.04g 36.31g 30%
Sodium 566mg 16mg 24%
Calcium 19mg 184mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.346mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0mg 17%
Phosphorus 98mg 213mg 16%
Folate 12µg 76µg 16%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.15mg 16%
Calories 272kcal 525kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 3.22g 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg 8%
Carbs 28.88g 49.29g 7%
Protein 2.58g 5.84g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.299mg 3%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 3mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 8.8mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.6µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.057mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 28.49g N/A
Potassium 355mg 350mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 2.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
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 Nutmeg
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%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.