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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 for 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.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than taco (39).

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% 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% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.042g 17%
Selenium 0.4µg 9.2µg 16%
Protein 2.58g 8.86g 13%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.6mg 13%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.75mg 13%
Phosphorus 98mg 178mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 4.411g 9%
Saturated fat 2.54g 4.384g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 1.19mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.09mg 7%
Calcium 19mg 89mg 7%
Fats 17.04g 12.7g 7%
Sodium 566mg 397mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.05mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.4mg 6%
Fiber 2.7g 3.9g 5%
Starch 25.74g 14.78g 5%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 15.3µg 5%
Potassium 355mg 209mg 4%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.249mg 4%
Choline 17.8mg 32mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 32mg 3%
Carbs 28.88g 19.85g 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.077mg 3%
Folate 12µg 19µg 2%
Calories 272kcal 226kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.65mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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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