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Oats vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oats and hash browns

  • Oats are richer than hash browns in manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 207% higher.
  • Oats contain 11 times more zinc than hash browns. Oats contain 3.97mg of zinc, while hash browns contain 0.36mg.
  • Oats contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Oats 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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +742.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +686.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +526%
Contains more ZincZinc +1002.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +433.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3011.4%

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.
Oats
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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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +456.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +554.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.5%
Contains more FatsFats +147%
Contains more WaterWater +499.4%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -52.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +259.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Hash browns DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.158mg 207%
Phosphorus 523mg 98mg 61%
Copper 0.626mg 0.1mg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.137mg 52%
Iron 4.72mg 0.6mg 52%
Magnesium 177mg 21mg 37%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.36mg 33%
Fiber 10.6g 2.7g 32%
Protein 16.89g 2.58g 29%
Sodium 2mg 566mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 5.665g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.38mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Fats 6.9g 17.04g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 7.827g 14%
Carbs 66.27g 28.88g 12%
Folate 56µg 12µg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.038mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Saturated fat 1.217g 2.54g 6%
Calories 389kcal 272kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.838mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.186mg 5%
Calcium 54mg 19mg 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Potassium 429mg 355mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 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
Oats 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
30%
Oats
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.323g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.