Nachos vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nachos and hash browns
- Nachos are richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamin B2, yet hash browns are richer in vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for nachos is 15% higher.
- Nachos contain 4 times more vitamin B2 than hash browns. Nachos contain 0.133mg of vitamin B2, while hash browns contain 0.038mg.
- Nachos contain less sodium.
- Hash browns have a lower glycemic index than nachos.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +231.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +25% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +138.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2050% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +56.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +55.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +94.9% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +48.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +390.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 7.827g | 15% |
Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.4µg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 198mg | 98mg | 14% |
Sodium | 313mg | 566mg | 11% |
Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 2.62mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 1.838mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 9.9µg | 8% |
Fats | 21.5g | 17.04g | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.038mg | 7% |
Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.36mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 5.4mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 42mg | 21mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 5.665g | 4% |
Calories | 343kcal | 272kcal | 4% |
Copper | 0.064mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
Calcium | 63mg | 19mg | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
Protein | 4.32g | 2.58g | 3% |
Carbs | 34.91g | 28.88g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 2.173g | 2.54g | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.186mg | 2% |
Choline | 26.4mg | 17.8mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.75mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
Fiber | 3.2g | 2.7g | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
Folate | 10µg | 12µg | 1% |
Starch | 28.33g | 25.74g | 1% |
Net carbs | 31.71g | 26.18g | N/A |
Potassium | 362mg | 355mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.17g | 0.56g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.056g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0g | 0.24g | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.441g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.03g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 5.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +26.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +31.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 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 | -14.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Starch
~25.74g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g