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Hash browns vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hash browns and thyme

  • Thyme is higher than hash browns in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Thyme covers your daily iron needs 211% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 63 times more sodium than thyme. While hash browns contain 566mg of sodium, thyme contains only 9mg.
  • The glycemic index of thyme is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +661.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2031.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.5%
Contains more IronIron +2808.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +455%
Contains more ZincZinc +402.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +988%
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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%
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2864.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.824mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.409mg
~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
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +914.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.5%

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
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9563%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +964.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.6mg 17.45mg 211%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 160.1mg 172%
Manganese 0.158mg 1.719mg 68%
Copper 0.1mg 0.555mg 51%
Fiber 2.7g 14g 45%
Calcium 19mg 405mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.532g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.471mg 33%
Magnesium 21mg 160mg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Fats 17.04g 1.68g 24%
Sodium 566mg 9mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.081g 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.81mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.348mg 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.467g 9%
Calories 272kcal 101kcal 9%
Folate 12µg 45µg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.048mg 7%
Potassium 355mg 609mg 7%
Protein 2.58g 5.56g 6%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Phosphorus 98mg 106mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Carbs 28.88g 24.45g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.409mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.824mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 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 Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.