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Pork vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork and hash browns different?

  • Pork is higher than hash browns in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Pork covers your daily need for selenium, 82% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns are lower in cholesterol.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than pork (0).

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.2%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more ZincZinc +563.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11225%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1655.6%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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.
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +427.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +803.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +958.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more FatsFats +22.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +150.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
0
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 -51.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +372.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Hash browns DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 0.4µg 82%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.137mg 62%
Protein 27.32g 2.58g 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 5.665g 30%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.038mg 22%
Sodium 62mg 566mg 22%
Phosphorus 246mg 98mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.186mg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 1.838mg 20%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.36mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.62mg 16%
Choline 93.9mg 17.8mg 14%
Saturated fat 5.23g 2.54g 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Carbs 0g 28.88g 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.158mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.38mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 5.4mg 5%
Fats 13.92g 17.04g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 7.827g 4%
Iron 0.87mg 0.6mg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.1mg 3%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Calories 242kcal 272kcal 2%
Potassium 423mg 355mg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 21mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 26.18g N/A
Calcium 19mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.