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Hash browns vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and pancake different?

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin B6 and potassium; however, pancake is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pancake is 26% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 4 times more vitamin B6 than pancake. While hash browns contain 0.186mg of vitamin B6, pancake contains only 0.046mg.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1052.6%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3625%

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%
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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +639.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.405mg

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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +75.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.1%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
~equal in Carbs ~28.3g
~equal in Water ~52.9g

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +216.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Pancake DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 14.9µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Calcium 19mg 219mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.281mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Iron 0.6mg 1.8mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 2.474g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.046mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Fats 17.04g 9.7g 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 159mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Protein 2.58g 6.4g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 4.447g 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Potassium 355mg 132mg 7%
Folate 12µg 38µg 7%
Copper 0.1mg 0.049mg 6%
Sodium 566mg 439mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.201mg 5%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Calories 272kcal 227kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.567mg 2%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.2mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.54g 2.122g 2%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.405mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 28.88g 28.3g 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 28.3g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
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 Pancake
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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.418g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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.
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.