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Matzo vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Matzo and Hash browns

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Matzo covers your daily need of Selenium 66% more than Hash browns.
  • Matzo has 8 times more Vitamin B2 than Hash browns. While Matzo has 0.291mg of Vitamin B2, Hash browns have only 0.038mg.
  • Matzo has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, matzo, plain and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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 Iron +426.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Manganese +311.4%
Contains more Selenium +9125%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +217%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Iron +426.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Manganese +311.4%
Contains more Selenium +9125%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +217%
Contains more Copper +66.7%

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.
Matzo
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +665.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +665.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +287.6%
Contains more Carbs +189.8%
Contains more Fats +1117.1%
Contains more Water +1045.8%
Contains more Other +271.7%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 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 Protein +287.6%
Contains more Carbs +189.8%
Contains more Fats +1117.1%
Contains more Water +1045.8%
Contains more Other +271.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6063%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +839.5%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6063%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +839.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 26.18g Matzo
Protein 10g 2.58g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 83.7g 28.88g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 272kcal Matzo
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.29g 0.56g Matzo
Fiber 3g 2.7g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 19mg Hash browns
Iron 3.16mg 0.6mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 21mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 98mg Hash browns
Potassium 112mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 0mg 566mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.36mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.65mg 0.158mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 0.4µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 0.06mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.137mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.038mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.838mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.38mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 17µg 12µg Matzo
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.056g Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 2.54g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Hash browns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Matzo
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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 ($)
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.