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Icing vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between icing and hash browns?

  • Icing is richer in vitamin B2, yet hash browns are richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin E.
  • Icing's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 20% higher.
  • Icing contains less sodium.

We used Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types in this comparison.

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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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +944.1%
Contains more IronIron +275%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +414.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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.
Icing
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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 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1270%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +735.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +673.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +226.9%
Contains more OtherOther +175.3%
~equal in Fats ~17.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Icing Hash browns
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Hash browns DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.038mg 20%
Sodium 184mg 566mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 5.665g 15%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.186mg 14%
Carbs 67.89g 28.88g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.137mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Copper 0mg 0.1mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Phosphorus 18mg 98mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.838mg 10%
Potassium 34mg 355mg 9%
Calories 418kcal 272kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 7.827g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.38mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 2.62mg 7%
Manganese 0mg 0.158mg 7%
Iron 0.16mg 0.6mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Magnesium 1mg 21mg 5%
Protein 0g 2.58g 5%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.36mg 3%
Vitamin K 13µg 9.9µg 3%
Choline 2.3mg 17.8mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 19mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.974g 2.54g 2%
Fats 16.23g 17.04g 1%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg 1%
Folate 8µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 67.89g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 63.1g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.056g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Hash browns
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
12%
Icing
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.434g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.