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Hash browns vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hash browns and pizza

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin E, yet pizza is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Pizza covers your daily selenium needs 35% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 3 times more vitamin E than pizza. While hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, pizza contains only 0.83mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +889.5%
Contains more IronIron +313.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4875%
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Sodium ~598mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +675%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~16.4mg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +75.9%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.4%
~equal in Other ~2.42g

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +151.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +316.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~26.95g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 19.9µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.681g 27%
Iron 0.6mg 2.48mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.39mg 21%
Folate 12µg 93µg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Protein 2.58g 11.39g 18%
Phosphorus 98mg 216mg 17%
Calcium 19mg 188mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 2.608g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.825mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.83mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.195mg 12%
Fats 17.04g 9.69g 11%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.36mg 9%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.34mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.54g 4.465g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Potassium 355mg 172mg 5%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.4mg 4%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 6.7µg 3%
Fiber 2.7g 2.3g 2%
Magnesium 21mg 24mg 1%
Carbs 28.88g 33.33g 1%
Fructose 0.24g 1g 1%
Sodium 566mg 598mg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 0.105mg 1%
Calories 272kcal 266kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 3.58g N/A
Starch 25.74g 26.95g 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.241g N/A
Choline 17.8mg 16.4mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.925g)
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 ($)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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