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Hash browns vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and star anise different?

  • Star anise is higher than hash browns in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 455% more than hash browns.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index (89) than hash browns (56).

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Spices, anise seed 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +709.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305.9%
Contains more IronIron +6060%
Contains more CopperCopper +810%
Contains more ZincZinc +1372.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +349%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1355.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%

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%
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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +663.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.5%
~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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +416.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +582.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.2%
Contains more OtherOther +211.2%
~equal in Fats ~15.9g

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +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 Star anise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.6mg 36.96mg 455%
Manganese 0.158mg 2.3mg 93%
Copper 0.1mg 0.91mg 90%
Calcium 19mg 646mg 63%
Phosphorus 98mg 440mg 49%
Fiber 2.7g 14.6g 48%
Zinc 0.36mg 5.3mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.65mg 36%
Magnesium 21mg 170mg 35%
Potassium 355mg 1441mg 32%
Protein 2.58g 17.6g 30%
Sodium 566mg 16mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.29mg 19%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 21mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.15g 17%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.34mg 17%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.586g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.06mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.797mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Selenium 0.4µg 5µg 8%
Carbs 28.88g 50.02g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 9.78g 5%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Calories 272kcal 337kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Fats 17.04g 15.9g 2%
Folate 12µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.954g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.