Hash browns vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hash browns and spread different?
- Hash browns are higher in fiber, potassium, and vitamin K; however, spread is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, choline, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for spread is 47% higher.
- Hash browns contain 14 times more fiber than spread. While hash browns contain 2.7g of fiber, spread contains only 0.2g.
- Hash browns have less sodium.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index (0) than hash browns (56).
Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Sandwich spread, pork, beef are the varieties 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 | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +507.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2325% |
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 EVitamin E | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +518.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +250% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 2.565g | 21% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 1013mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 9.7µg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 5.977g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Protein | 2.58g | 7.66g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 62.3mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 110mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 1.6µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 1.74mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 11.94g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.172mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 235kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 1.73mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 7.584g | 1% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 17.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| 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 |
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:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.34g
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
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.584g