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Pancake vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pancake and Hash browns different?

  • Pancake is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Hash browns are richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pancake is 26% higher.

Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty are the varieties used 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.
Pancake
Pancake
7
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +1052.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%
Contains more Selenium +3625%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +168.9%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Pancake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
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 +1052.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%
Contains more Selenium +3625%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +168.9%
Contains more Copper +104.1%

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.
Pancake
Pancake
6
:
6
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +639.5%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Pancake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 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 +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +639.5%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pancake
Pancake
3
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +148.1%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Equal in Water - 49.27
Pancake
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 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 +148.1%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Equal in Water - 49.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pancake
Pancake
1
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.4%
Pancake
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 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 -16.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 26.18g Pancake
Protein 6.4g 2.58g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 28.3g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 227kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g Pancake
Fiber 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 219mg 19mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 0.6mg Pancake
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 159mg 98mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 439mg 566mg Pancake
Zinc 0.56mg 0.36mg Pancake
Copper 0.049mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.2mg 0.158mg Pancake
Selenium 14.9µg 0.4µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 2IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0.3mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.137mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.038mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.38mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 38µg 12µg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Pancake
Saturated Fat 2.122g 2.54g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake 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
21%
Pancake
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.418g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.