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Pecan vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pecan and Hash browns different?

  • Pecan is higher than Hash browns in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Pecan covers your daily need of Manganese 189% more than Hash browns.
  • Pecan contains 13 times more Zinc than Hash browns. Pecan contains 4.53mg of Zinc, while Hash browns contain 0.36mg.
  • Hash browns are lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, pecans and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +321.7%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1158.3%
Contains more Copper +1100%
Contains more Manganese +2748.1%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +321.7%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1158.3%
Contains more Copper +1100%
Contains more Manganese +2748.1%
Contains more Selenium +850%

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.
Pecan
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.9%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
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 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.9%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +255.4%
Contains more Fats +322.4%
Contains more Carbs +108.4%
Contains more Water +1299.7%
Contains more Other +50.7%
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 Protein +255.4%
Contains more Fats +322.4%
Contains more Carbs +108.4%
Contains more Water +1299.7%
Contains more Other +50.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +5495.7%
Contains more Glucose +675%
Contains more Fructose +500%
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +5495.7%
Contains more Glucose +675%
Contains more Fructose +500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 9.17g 2.58g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 17.04g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 691kcal 272kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.04g 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 3.97g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 9.6g 2.7g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 19mg Pecan
Iron 2.53mg 0.6mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 21mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 98mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 355mg Pecan
Sodium 0mg 566mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.36mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.1mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.158mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 0.4µg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU 2IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 1.1mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.137mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.038mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.38mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.186mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 12µg Pecan
Vitamin K 3.5µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg Pecan
Trans Fat 0.056g Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 7.827g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 5.665g Pecan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.

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