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Porridge vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Porridge and Hash browns different?

  • Porridge is higher in Iron, however, Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Porridge is 39% higher.
  • Porridge has less Saturated Fat.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
Porridge
Porridge
4
:
6
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +357.9%
Contains more Iron +523.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +553.3%
Contains more Potassium +2118.8%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
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 +357.9%
Contains more Iron +523.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +553.3%
Contains more Potassium +2118.8%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Porridge
Porridge
0
:
9
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1330.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +9800%
Equal in Folate - 12
Porridge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1330.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +9800%
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
1
:
4
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Water +77.8%
Contains more Protein +79.2%
Contains more Fats +8014.3%
Contains more Carbs +174.5%
Contains more Other +913.6%
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 Water +77.8%
Contains more Protein +79.2%
Contains more Fats +8014.3%
Contains more Carbs +174.5%
Contains more Other +913.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
1
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27853.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4869.3%
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 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 -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27853.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4869.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 1.44g 2.58g Hash browns
Fats 0.21g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 10.52g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 50kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.03g 0.56g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 87mg 19mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 0.6mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 21mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 15mg 98mg Hash browns
Potassium 16mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 6mg 566mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.36mg Hash browns
Copper 0.04mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0mg 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 2.8µg 0.4µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 0.02mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.038mg Hash browns
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 12µg
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Trans Fat 0.056g Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 2.54g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 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
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.