Potato salad vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato salad and hash browns
- Potato salad has more selenium and vitamin C; however, hash browns are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Potato salad covers your daily cholesterol needs 23% more than hash browns.
- Hash browns have 10 times less selenium than potato salad. Potato salad has 4.1µg of selenium, while hash browns have 0.4µg.
- Hash browns contain less cholesterol.
- Hash browns have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hash browns is 56, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +925% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.4% |
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Protein
~2.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | -43.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +215.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 8.2g | 17.04g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 5.665g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 7.827g | 13% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.4µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 98mg | 7% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 272kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 1.838mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 28.88g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.137mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 5.4mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 2.54g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 254mg | 355mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.186mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.158mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 566mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 2.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.