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.
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.
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
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% |
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Protein
~2.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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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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%

18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%

34%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.24g)
Which food is cheaper?

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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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