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Hash browns vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hash browns and Taco different?

  • Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6, while Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Taco covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 39% more than Hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 4 times more Vitamin E than Taco. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of Vitamin E, while Taco contains 0.6mg.
  • Taco is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368.4%
Contains more IronIron +98.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +386.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%

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%
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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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.8%

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +34.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.5%
Contains more OtherOther +42%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.4%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +77.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.2%

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
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +74.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +55%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +25%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Taco
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Taco Opinion
Calories 272kcal 226kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 8.86g Taco
Fats 17.04g 12.7g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 15.95g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 19.85g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Taco
Calcium 19mg 89mg Taco
Potassium 355mg 209mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.19mg Taco
Sugar 0.56g 0.9g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.1mg 0.077mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 25.74g 14.78g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 178mg Taco
Sodium 566mg 397mg Taco
Vitamin A 2IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.6mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.158mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.4µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.05mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.65mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.09mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 9.9µg 15.3µg Taco
Folate 12µg 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.467g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 2.54g 4.384g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.411g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.042g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0.3g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.166g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.002g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.004g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 2.708g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.844g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

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

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