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Hash browns vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and pilaf different?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, while pilaf is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Pilaf covers your daily need for selenium, 58% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 66 times more vitamin E than pilaf. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, while pilaf contains 0.04mg.
  • Pilaf is lower in saturated fat.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared types were 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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.8%
Contains more IronIron +306.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +66%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +458.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8000%

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%
Pilaf
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1880%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1666.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~17.5mg

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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +1143.8%
Contains more WaterWater +512.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.2%
Contains more OtherOther +73.1%

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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1998.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1402.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%

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
Pilaf
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98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +210%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +176.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Pilaf
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Pilaf DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 32.4µg 58%
Folate 12µg 212µg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.603mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.377g 35%
Sodium 566mg 1303mg 32%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.882mg 31%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 6.127mg 27%
Fats 17.04g 1.37g 24%
Iron 0.6mg 2.44mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.373g 19%
Starch 25.74g 71.23g 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.04mg 17%
Carbs 28.88g 76.31g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.4mg 16%
Protein 2.58g 10.42g 16%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.307g 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0.5µg 8%
Phosphorus 98mg 154mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.715mg 7%
Copper 0.1mg 0.166mg 7%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.01mg 6%
Calcium 19mg 83mg 6%
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g 6%
Potassium 355mg 188mg 5%
Calories 272kcal 359kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.087mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 4.1mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 75.11g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 1.53g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Choline 17.8mg 17.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g 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 Pilaf
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
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.233g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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