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Hash browns vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and pork different?

  • Pork is higher than hash browns in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Pork covers your daily need for selenium, 82% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 9 times more sodium than pork. Hash browns contain 566mg of sodium, while pork contains 62mg.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than pork (0).

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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%
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1655.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.2%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more ZincZinc +563.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11225%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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%
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +803.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +427.5%

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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +22.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +150.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +958.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%

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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +372.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Pork DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 45.3µg 82%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.877mg 62%
Protein 2.58g 27.32g 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.2g 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.321mg 22%
Sodium 566mg 62mg 22%
Phosphorus 98mg 246mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.464mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 5.037mg 20%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.39mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.29mg 16%
Choline 17.8mg 93.9mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.54g 5.23g 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 0g 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.009mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.698mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.6mg 5%
Fats 17.04g 13.92g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 6.19g 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.87mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.073mg 3%
Folate 12µg 5µg 2%
Calories 272kcal 242kcal 2%
Potassium 355mg 423mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Net carbs 26.18g 0g N/A
Calcium 19mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
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 Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.