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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 of 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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
5
:
5
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +303.4%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Iron +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%
Contains more Manganese +148.7%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +303.4%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Iron +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%
Contains more Manganese +148.7%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
5
:
5
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.44
Hash browns
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
2
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3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Water +1268.6%
Contains more Other +116.5%
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Fats +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +120.8%
Hash browns
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
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +1268.6%
Contains more Other +116.5%
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Fats +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +120.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
2
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47%
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
0
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4
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Starch +57.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +16.1%
Contains more Fructose +25%
Hash browns
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Shortbread
65% 34%
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 Starch +57.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +16.1%
Contains more Fructose +25%

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 Shortbread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 2.58g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 17.04g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 28.88g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 272kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 25.74g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.24g 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0.56g 21.65g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 13mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 66mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 88mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.36mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.1mg 0.09mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.4µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 2.44mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.321mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.071mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 9.9µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.714g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 8.105g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 6.708g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.006g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Hash browns
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.