Hash browns vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hash browns and sauerkraut
- Hash browns are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and potassium, yet sauerkraut is higher in iron and vitamin C.
- Hash browns cover your daily vitamin E needs 17% more than sauerkraut.
- Hash browns contain 75 times more saturated fat than sauerkraut. While hash browns contain 2.54g of saturated fat, sauerkraut contains only 0.034g.
- The glycemic index of sauerkraut is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Sauerkraut, canned, solids, and liquids.
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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 | +61.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +89.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +390% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +145% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 EVitamin E | +1771.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +552.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1185.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +308.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +71.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +172.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 0.067g | 37% |
Fats | 17.04g | 0.14g | 26% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 0.013g | 20% |
Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.14mg | 17% |
Calories | 272kcal | 19kcal | 13% |
Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
Saturated fat | 2.54g | 0.034g | 11% |
Phosphorus | 98mg | 20mg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
Iron | 0.6mg | 1.47mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 14.7mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.021mg | 10% |
Carbs | 28.88g | 4.28g | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
Potassium | 355mg | 170mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
Sodium | 566mg | 661mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 13µg | 3% |
Folate | 12µg | 24µg | 3% |
Protein | 2.58g | 0.91g | 3% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 13mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
Calcium | 19mg | 30mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 2.9g | 1% |
Choline | 17.8mg | 10.4mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 26.18g | 1.38g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.56g | 1.78g | N/A |
Copper | 0.1mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.24g | 0.04g | 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:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +183.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +12071.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +574.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +87.8% |
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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
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60107.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8355.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.14 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +121.4% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +500% |
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