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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.
Contains more Potassium +69.9%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains more Iron +98.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +386.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +2200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Potassium +69.9%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains more Iron +98.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +386.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin E +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin E +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +45.5%
Contains more Other +42%
Contains more Protein +243.4%
Contains more Water +15.7%
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
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 Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +45.5%
Contains more Other +42%
Contains more Protein +243.4%
Contains more Water +15.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.2%
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +74.2%
Contains more Glucose +55%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +25%
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
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 Starch +74.2%
Contains more Glucose +55%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +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 Taco
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 26.18g 15.95g Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 8.86g Taco
Fats 17.04g 12.7g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 19.85g Hash browns
Calories 272kcal 226kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g 14.78g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.56g 0.9g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 19mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.6mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 98mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 355mg 209mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 0.36mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.1mg 0.077mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.4µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 2IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.6mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.4mg Hash browns
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
Folate 12µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 9.9µg 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.467g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 4.384g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.411g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.042g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.004g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 2.708g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.002g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.166g Hash browns
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Hash browns
23%
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 Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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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