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Hash browns vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hash browns and Quinoa

  • Hash browns have more Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K, however, Quinoa is higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Hash browns covers your daily need of Sodium 24% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Quinoa, cooked.

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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 Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Iron +148.3%
Contains more Magnesium +204.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +202.8%
Contains more Copper +92%
Contains more Manganese +299.4%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Iron +148.3%
Contains more Magnesium +204.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +202.8%
Contains more Copper +92%
Contains more Manganese +299.4%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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.
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Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin E +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +787.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.6%
Contains more Other +189.6%
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Water +45.3%
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% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Fats +787.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.6%
Contains more Other +189.6%
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Water +45.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1382.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1382.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +46%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 17.63 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +46%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Quinoa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 18.5g Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 17.04g 1.92g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 21.3g Hash browns
Calories 272kcal 120kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g 17.63g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 0.87g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 19mg 17mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 21mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 98mg 152mg Quinoa
Potassium 355mg 172mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.36mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Copper 0.1mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.158mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 0.4µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 2IU 5IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.63mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.107mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.11mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.412mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.123mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 42µg Quinoa
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Trans Fat 0.056g Quinoa
Saturated Fat 2.54g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 0.528g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.078g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Quinoa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Hash browns
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.309g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients

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

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