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Hash browns vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hash browns and potato salad

  • Hash browns have more phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, potato salad is richer in selenium and vitamin C.
  • Potato salad covers your daily cholesterol needs 23% more than hash browns.
  • Potato salad has 2 times less fiber than hash browns. Hash browns have 2.7g of fiber, while potato salad has 1.3g.
  • Potato salad contains less saturated fat.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hash browns is 56, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +925%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Iron ~0.65mg
~equal in Sodium ~529mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +107.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +54.3%
~equal in Protein ~2.68g

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +215.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Potato salad DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg 23%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Fats 17.04g 8.2g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.737g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 2.48g 13%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Selenium 0.4µg 4.1µg 7%
Phosphorus 98mg 52mg 7%
Calories 272kcal 143kcal 6%
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.89mg 6%
Carbs 28.88g 11.17g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 10mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.54g 1.429g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Potassium 355mg 254mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.141mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.534mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.06mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.118mg 2%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.101mg 2%
Sodium 566mg 529mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 0.65mg 1%
Folate 12µg 7µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Protein 2.58g 2.68g 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 9.87g N/A
Calcium 19mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Zinc 0.36mg 0.31mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 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 Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.