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Hash browns vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hash browns and salsa

  • Hash browns are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, and monounsaturated fat, yet salsa is richer in iron and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for salsa is 21% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 489 times more monounsaturated fat than salsa. Hash browns contain 7.827g of monounsaturated fat, while salsa contains 0.016g.
  • Salsa contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +273.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
~equal in Copper ~0.096mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

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%
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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72%
Contains more FatsFats +8420%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +312.6%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
Contains more WaterWater +82.1%

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
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48818.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5194.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Salsa DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.107g 37%
Fats 17.04g 0.2g 26%
Iron 0.6mg 2.24mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.016g 20%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Calories 272kcal 36kcal 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.029g 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.05mg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Carbs 28.88g 7g 7%
Sodium 566mg 430mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.08mg 5%
Fiber 2.7g 1.4g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.149mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Potassium 355mg 270mg 3%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 4mg 2%
Folate 12µg 19µg 2%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.17mg 2%
Protein 2.58g 1.5g 2%
Calcium 19mg 12mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 5.6g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Copper 0.1mg 0.096mg 0%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
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 Salsa
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
9%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.