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Minestrone vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between minestrone and hash browns?

  • Minestrone is richer in vitamin A, yet hash browns are richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Minestrone's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 19% higher.

We used Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
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 -55.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.1%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.158mg

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.
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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
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 FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +522.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +353.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 WaterWater +85.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1538.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +519.7%
Contains more OtherOther +85.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 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 -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2599%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1131.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 5.665g 35%
Fats 1.04g 17.04g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 7.827g 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Sodium 254mg 566mg 14%
Calories 34kcal 272kcal 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 0.23g 2.54g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.186mg 11%
Phosphorus 23mg 98mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.137mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.838mg 9%
Fiber 0.4g 2.7g 9%
Carbs 4.66g 28.88g 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Potassium 130mg 355mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 5.4mg 5%
Copper 0.051mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 49µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.38mg 5%
Magnesium 3mg 21mg 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.038mg 2%
Protein 1.77g 2.58g 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Calcium 14mg 19mg 1%
Folate 15µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 26.18g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Zinc 0.31mg 0.36mg 0%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.158mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
5%
Minestrone
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.