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Hash browns vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hash browns and pineapple cake

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin B6 and fiber, yet pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12739% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than pineapple cake. While hash browns contain 0.186mg of vitamin B6, pineapple cake contains only 0.034mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pineapple cake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +531.6%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2250%

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111578.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.8%
Contains more WaterWater +52.5%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.9%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.6%

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 Pineapple cake
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 153mg 12739%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.282g 16%
Selenium 0.4µg 9.4µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.034mg 12%
Iron 0.6mg 1.48mg 11%
Sodium 566mg 319mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Calcium 19mg 120mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.156mg 9%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.35mg 8%
Fiber 2.7g 0.8g 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Fats 17.04g 12.1g 8%
Potassium 355mg 112mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 5.194g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Carbs 28.88g 50.5g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.2mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.202mg 4%
Folate 12µg 26µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.19mg 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.54g 2.915g 2%
Calories 272kcal 319kcal 2%
Protein 2.58g 3.5g 2%
Phosphorus 98mg 82mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 13mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.087mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 49.7g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Zinc 0.36mg 0.31mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g 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 Pineapple cake
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.375g)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.