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Hash browns vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and yogurt parfait different?

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B3, and vitamin K; however, yogurt parfait is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin C, folate, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for yogurt parfait is 37% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 12 times more sodium than yogurt parfait. While hash browns contain 566mg of sodium, yogurt parfait contains only 49mg.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola 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.
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 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.8%
Contains more IronIron +22.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +452.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +875%
~equal in Phosphorus ~93mg

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 48% 10% 5% 1.5% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +948%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +482.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%

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% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +1587.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.1%
Contains more OtherOther +182.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more WaterWater +60.3%

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
55% 32% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.525 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2449.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4543.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Yogurt parfait DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.122g 37%
Fats 17.04g 1.01g 25%
Sodium 566mg 49mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.307g 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.25mg 16%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 14.3mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.173mg 10%
Folate 12µg 51µg 10%
Calories 272kcal 84kcal 9%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.525g 9%
Calcium 19mg 105mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 1.7µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.714mg 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1.1g 6%
Selenium 0.4µg 3.9µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.07mg 6%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.89mg 5%
Potassium 355mg 189mg 5%
Copper 0.1mg 0.054mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.233mg 4%
Carbs 28.88g 15.86g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 30µg 3%
Protein 2.58g 3.36g 2%
Choline 17.8mg 11.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Phosphorus 98mg 93mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.49mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 14.76g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 11.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Yogurt parfait
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
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/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.