Hash browns vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hash browns and shortbread different?
- Hash browns are richer in vitamin B6, while shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Shortbread covers your daily need for iron, 30% more than hash browns.
- Hash browns contain 3 times more vitamin B6 than shortbread. Hash browns contain 0.186mg of vitamin B6, while shortbread contains 0.071mg.
- Shortbread is lower in sodium.
Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were used in this article.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +303.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +396.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +148.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1450% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +157.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +726.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +575% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1268.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.8% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47% |
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:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +57.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +16.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +25% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.98mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 8.105g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.314mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.353mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 8.326g | 18% |
| Folate | 12µg | 81µg | 17% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 26.22g | 14% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 514kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 63.78g | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 6.2µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.393mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.071mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 353mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 3.275mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 40.47g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 5.37g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 66mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 6.708g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.321mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 2.44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 7.253g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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