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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 cover your daily need for sodium, 23% more than milk.
  • Milk is lower in sodium.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than milk (31).

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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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 more CalciumCalcium +557.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +725%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.7%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5166.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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
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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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1876.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +402.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9800%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~equal in Choline ~17.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 ProteinProtein +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +82.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1656.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +478.8%
Contains more OtherOther +197.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2725.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16085.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 5.665g 38%
Fats 0.97g 17.04g 25%
Sodium 44mg 566mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 7.827g 19%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.62mg 17%
Calories 42kcal 272kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.186mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.838mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.038mg 11%
Calcium 125mg 19mg 11%
Copper 0.01mg 0.1mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.137mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.633g 2.54g 9%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.9µg 8%
Carbs 4.99g 28.88g 8%
Iron 0.03mg 0.6mg 7%
Manganese 0.003mg 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Potassium 150mg 355mg 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 0.4µg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Protein 3.37g 2.58g 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.36mg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 5.2g 0.56g N/A
Phosphorus 95mg 98mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 17.7mg 17.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 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 0.027g 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
15%
Milk
20%
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 Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
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.