Hash browns vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between hash browns and brown rice
- Hash browns have more vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin C; however, brown rice is higher in manganese and selenium.
- Brown rice covers your daily need for manganese, 35% more than hash browns.
- Brown rice has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Rice, brown, long-grain, 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 CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +312.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +516.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1350% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1441.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.3% |
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:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1656.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +406.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.6% |
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Protein
~2.74g
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2021.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1447.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Starch
~24.79g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.974mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 0.366g | 35% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 0.97g | 25% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 4mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 0.369g | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.17mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 0.26g | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 5.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 123kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 2.561mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.178mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 9.2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 25.58g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.106mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 2.74g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Starch | 25.74g | 24.79g | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 0.355g | N/A |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.28g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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