Hash browns vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hash browns and ricotta
- Hash browns have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, ricotta has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% more.
- Hash browns have 24 times more vitamin E than ricotta. Hash browns have 2.62mg of vitamin E, while ricotta has 0.11mg.
- Ricotta is lower in sodium.
- Hash browns have a higher glycemic index than ricotta.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +376.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2533.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +989.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +222.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3525% |
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 | +2281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +953.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1667.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +332.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +413.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +850% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +336.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.5% |
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
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +115.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1371.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 0.385g | 35% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 8.295g | 26% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 84mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 207mg | 19% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 11.26g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.11mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.195mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 0.104mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 3.627g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.043mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.013mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.021mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 158mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 3.04g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 1.1µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.006mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 12.98g | 6% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 174kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Folate | 12µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 17.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 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 |
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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.755g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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