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Mussels vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mussels and Hash browns

  • Hash browns contain less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B1 than Mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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.
Mussels
Mussels
9
:
1
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +641.7%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +4203.8%
Contains more Selenium +22300%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
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 +73.7%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +641.7%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +4203.8%
Contains more Selenium +22300%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%

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.
Mussels
Mussels
8
:
4
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Mussels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
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 +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
3
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +822.5%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +42.6%
Contains more Fats +280.4%
Contains more Carbs +290.8%
Mussels
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 +822.5%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +42.6%
Contains more Fats +280.4%
Contains more Carbs +290.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
1
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +671.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +367.4%
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 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 -66.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +671.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +367.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 23.8g 2.58g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 7.39g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 172kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g Mussels
Fiber 0g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 33mg 19mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.6mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 21mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 98mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 369mg 566mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.36mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.1mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.158mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 0.4µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 2IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 13.6mg 5.4mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.137mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.038mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.838mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.38mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 76µg 12µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg Mussels
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 2.54g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 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
Mussels 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
286%
Mussels
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.