Hash browns vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hash browns and tortilla different?
- Hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium; however, tortilla is richer in iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tortilla is 40% higher.
- Hash browns contain 25 times more vitamin K than tortilla. While hash browns contain 9.9µg of vitamin K, tortilla contains only 0.4µg.
- Tortilla has less saturated fat.
Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +535% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4050% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1278.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2375% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
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:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1693.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +182.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.9% |
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
0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4130.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1348.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +106.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +67.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 3.81mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 0.391g | 35% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 16.6µg | 29% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 0.95g | 25% |
| Folate | 12µg | 98µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.37mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 0.185g | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 4.125mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 0.296g | 10% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 7.28g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 0.4µg | 8% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 43.02g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 146mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 49.94g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.114mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.268mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 482mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 237kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.019g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.