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Milk vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milk and Hash browns different?

  • Milk is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Hash browns covers your daily need of Sodium 23% more than Milk.
  • Milk is lower in Sodium.

Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types were 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.
Milk
Milk
4
:
6
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +557.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +136.7%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +5166.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +557.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +136.7%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +5166.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 98

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.
Milk
Milk
4
:
8
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1876.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +9800%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Hash browns
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 A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1876.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +9800%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
2
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Water +82.5%
Contains more Fats +1656.7%
Contains more Carbs +478.8%
Contains more Other +197.3%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Hash browns
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 +30.6%
Contains more Water +82.5%
Contains more Fats +1656.7%
Contains more Carbs +478.8%
Contains more Other +197.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2725.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16085.7%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2725.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16085.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Hash browns
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 3.37g 2.58g Milk
Fats 0.97g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 4.99g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 42kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0g 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 5.2g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 0g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 125mg 19mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 0.6mg Hash browns
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 95mg 98mg Hash browns
Potassium 150mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 44mg 566mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.36mg Milk
Copper 0.01mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.003mg 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 3.3µg 0.4µg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU 2IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.038mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 5µg 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 2.54g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
16%
Milk
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.