Milkshake vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between milkshake and hash browns?
- Milkshake is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin K.
- Milkshake's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 22% more.
- Milkshake has 8 times more calcium than hash browns. While milkshake has 146mg of calcium, hash browns have only 19mg.
- The amount of sodium in milkshake is lower.
- The glycemic index of milkshake is lower.
We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +668.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +475% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94% |
Contains more IronIron | +500% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1028.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +413.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5140% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +356.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1158.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +342.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4850% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +24.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 5.665g | 37% |
Fats | 3.03g | 17.04g | 22% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0µg | 22% |
Sodium | 95mg | 566mg | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.875g | 7.827g | 17% |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 2.62mg | 17% |
Calcium | 146mg | 19mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.038mg | 12% |
Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.186mg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 1.838mg | 11% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.137mg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 9.9µg | 8% |
Calories | 112kcal | 272kcal | 8% |
Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.158mg | 6% |
Iron | 0.1mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.051mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
Potassium | 183mg | 355mg | 5% |
Carbs | 17.75g | 28.88g | 4% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 25µg | 0µg | 3% |
Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 1.886g | 2.54g | 3% |
Protein | 3.86g | 2.58g | 3% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 115mg | 98mg | 2% |
Folate | 7µg | 12µg | 1% |
Choline | 14.3mg | 17.8mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 17.75g | 26.18g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.75g | 0.56g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.86 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
17.75 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +51.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +462.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +145.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.113 g
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 | -25.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +794.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4913.3% |