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Hash browns vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between hash browns and turkey meat

  • Hash browns have more vitamin E; however, turkey meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 53% more.
  • Hash browns have 37 times more vitamin E than turkey meat. Hash browns have 2.62mg of vitamin E, while turkey meat has 0.07mg.
  • Turkey meat is lower in sodium.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index than turkey meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1028.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +81.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +588.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7350%
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +639.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +420.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +391%

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +130.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48033.3%
Contains more OtherOther +364.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1006.6%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Turkey meat DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 29.8µg 53%
Protein 2.58g 28.55g 52%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 9.573mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.616mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 2.119g 24%
Sodium 566mg 103mg 20%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.48mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.281mg 19%
Phosphorus 98mg 223mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.07mg 17%
Fats 17.04g 7.39g 15%
Choline 17.8mg 87.4mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 2.647g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.948mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 0.06g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.045mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 1.09mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.014mg 6%
Calories 272kcal 189kcal 4%
Potassium 355mg 239mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 30mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.54g 2.155g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 0.093mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 14mg 1%
Folate 12µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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