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Hash browns vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hash browns and Taco salad different?

  • Hash browns are higher in Vitamin B1, however, Taco salad is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco salad is 13% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco salad. While Hash browns contain 0.137mg of Vitamin B1, Taco salad contains only 0.05mg.
  • Taco salad has less Sodium.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, taco salad are the varieties 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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
2
:
8
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains more Calcium +410.5%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +277.8%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Equal in Manganese - 0.167
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Taco salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains more Calcium +410.5%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +277.8%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Equal in Manganese - 0.167

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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
7
:
5
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +14750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Hash browns
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%
Taco salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +14750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
3
:
2
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Fats +128.4%
Contains more Carbs +142.5%
Contains more Other +39.4%
Contains more Protein +158.9%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Hash browns
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
Taco salad
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +128.4%
Contains more Carbs +142.5%
Contains more Other +39.4%
Contains more Protein +158.9%
Contains more Water +46.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
3
:
0
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.6%
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Taco salad
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.6%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 salad Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 11.91g Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 17.04g 7.46g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 11.91g Hash browns
Calories 272kcal 141kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g Taco salad
Fiber 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.6mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 98mg 72mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 210mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 0.36mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.1mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.158mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 0.4µg 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 2IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.8mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.05mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.24mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.11mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 2.54g 3.446g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 2.606g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.883g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
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

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.