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Hash browns vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and tamarind different?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E and vitamin B6, while tamarind is higher in iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need for iron, 28% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 26 times more vitamin E than tamarind. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, while tamarind contains 0.1mg.
  • Tamarind is lower in sodium.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than tamarind (23).

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Tamarinds, raw 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +338.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +289.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more IronIron +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225%

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%
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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2520%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +253.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +107%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.938mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +2740%
Contains more WaterWater +56.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.4%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
~equal in Protein ~2.8g

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4224.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9501.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%

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 Tamarind
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Tamarind DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.059g 37%
Iron 0.6mg 2.8mg 28%
Fats 17.04g 0.6g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.428mg 24%
Sodium 566mg 28mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.181g 19%
Magnesium 21mg 92mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.1mg 17%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 62.5g 11%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.272g 10%
Fiber 2.7g 5.1g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.066mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.152mg 9%
Potassium 355mg 628mg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.8µg 6%
Calcium 19mg 74mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.143mg 5%
Choline 17.8mg 8.6mg 2%
Calories 272kcal 239kcal 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.3µg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.086mg 2%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 3.5mg 2%
Phosphorus 98mg 113mg 2%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.1mg 2%
Folate 12µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.938mg 1%
Protein 2.58g 2.8g 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 38.8g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.