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Hash browns vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hash browns and Omelette?

  • Hash browns are richer in Vitamin B3, yet Omelette is richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 104% higher.
  • Hash browns have 29 times more Vitamin B3 than Omelette. Hash browns have 1.838mg of Vitamin B3, while Omelette has 0.064mg.
  • Omelette contains less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +558.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.6%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6350%

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% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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% 37% 26% 51% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2771.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30750%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +915.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +1291%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4412.5%
Contains more OtherOther +123%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.7%
Contains more WaterWater +54.5%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.9%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0.31g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Omelette
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Omelette Opinion
Calories 272kcal 154kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 17.04g 11.66g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 0.64g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 0.64g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU Omelette
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 48mg Omelette
Potassium 355mg 117mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.48mg Omelette
Sugar 0.56g 0.31g Omelette
Fiber 2.7g 0g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.063mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 1.09mg Omelette
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 167mg Omelette
Sodium 566mg 155mg Omelette
Vitamin A 2IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A 0µg 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 2.62mg 1.29mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg Omelette
Manganese 0.158mg 0.024mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.034mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.064mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.143mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 9.9µg 4.5µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 39µg Omelette
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.709g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg 247.6mg Omelette
Saturated Fat 2.54g 3.319g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.843g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 2.712g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg Omelette
Fructose 0.24g 0g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Omelette
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.015g Omelette
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Omelette
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
46%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.