Hash browns vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hash browns and pumpkin seeds different?
- Hash browns are higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for pumpkin seeds is 90% higher.
- Hash browns contain 31 times more sodium than pumpkin seeds. While hash browns contain 566mg of sodium, pumpkin seeds contain only 18mg.
Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Seeds, pumpkin, and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt are the varieties 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.
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1147.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +189.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +451.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +590% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2761.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +213.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1700% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +302.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +542.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +578.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +402.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Zinc | 0.36mg | 10.3mg | 90% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 0.69mg | 66% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 18.4g | 63% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 262mg | 57% |
Iron | 0.6mg | 3.31mg | 34% |
Protein | 2.58g | 18.55g | 32% |
Sodium | 566mg | 18mg | 24% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 8.844g | 21% |
Potassium | 355mg | 919mg | 17% |
Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.496mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.037mg | 11% |
Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 0.286mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.034mg | 9% |
Calories | 272kcal | 446kcal | 9% |
Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
Carbs | 28.88g | 53.75g | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.056mg | 6% |
Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
Saturated fat | 2.54g | 3.67g | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 6.032g | 4% |
Fats | 17.04g | 19.4g | 4% |
Calcium | 19mg | 55mg | 4% |
Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 98mg | 92mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 26.18g | 35.35g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.683mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.572mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.386mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.515mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater | +994.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +619% |
Contains more FatsFats | +13.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +70.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |