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Hash browns vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hash browns and steak

  • Hash browns have less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2 than steak.
  • Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12 92% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns have 10 times more Sodium than steak. While hash browns have 566mg of Sodium, steak has only 58mg.
  • Steak has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of hash browns is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +1661.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7850%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Steak
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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 0% 1.5% 0% 3% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +518.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +692.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +313%
Contains more ProteinProtein +863.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%

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
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +532.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Steak Opinion
Calories 272kcal 271kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 24.85g Steak
Fats 17.04g 19.02g Steak
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 0g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 0g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Steak
Calcium 19mg 12mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 279mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 2.4mg Steak
Sugar 0.56g 0g Steak
Fiber 2.7g 0g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.085mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 6.34mg Steak
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 163mg Steak
Sodium 566mg 58mg Steak
Vitamin A 2IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Manganese 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.074mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.5mg Steak
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 9.9µg 1.6µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 6µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Steak
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 8.443g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.896g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Steak
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
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients

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

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