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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +410.5%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +13%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
~equal in Manganese ~0.167mg

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%
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 6% 18% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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 FatsFats +128.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.5%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.9%
Contains more WaterWater +46.8%

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +200.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 272kcal 141kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 17.04g 7.46g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.8mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 11.91g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 11.91g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Taco salad
Calcium 19mg 97mg Taco salad
Potassium 355mg 210mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Sugar 0.56g Taco salad
Fiber 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Zinc 0.36mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 72mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 385mg Taco salad
Vitamin A 2IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 0.4µg 2.2µg Taco salad
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 42µg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.056g Taco salad
Choline 17.8mg 23.3mg 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
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
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
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 Taco salad
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
19%
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.