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Hash browns vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hash browns and paprika

  • Paprika is richer than hash browns in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, vitamin K, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 985% higher.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Spices, paprika.

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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%
Paprika
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +747.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +542.3%
Contains more IronIron +3423.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +613%
Contains more ZincZinc +1102.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +906.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1475%

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%
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1010.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1051.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +711.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +308.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.2%
Contains more WaterWater +338.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.9%
Contains more OtherOther +247.1%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +361.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +748.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2695.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 0.6mg 21.14mg 257%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 29.1mg 177%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 2.141mg 150%
Fiber 2.7g 34.9g 129%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 1.23mg 92%
Copper 0.1mg 0.713mg 68%
Manganese 0.158mg 1.59mg 62%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 80.3µg 59%
Potassium 355mg 2280mg 57%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 10.06mg 51%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 2.51mg 43%
Magnesium 21mg 178mg 37%
Zinc 0.36mg 4.33mg 36%
Phosphorus 98mg 314mg 31%
Protein 2.58g 14.14g 23%
Sodium 566mg 68mg 22%
Calcium 19mg 229mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.33mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 1.695g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 7.766g 14%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.3µg 11%
Folate 12µg 49µg 9%
Carbs 28.88g 53.99g 8%
Fructose 0.24g 6.71g 8%
Fats 17.04g 12.89g 6%
Choline 17.8mg 51.5mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.9mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.54g 2.14g 2%
Calories 272kcal 282kcal 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.453g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g 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 Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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