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Quince vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between quince and hash browns

  • Quince has more vitamin C; however, hash browns have more phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Hash browns' daily need coverage for sodium is 24% more.
  • Quince has 3 times more vitamin C than hash browns. Quince has 15mg of vitamin C, while hash browns have 5.4mg.
  • Quince is lower in sodium.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index than quince.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinces, raw 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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +476.5%

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.
Quince
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +819%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +369.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 WaterWater +70.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +545%
Contains more FatsFats +16940%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.8%
Contains more OtherOther +457.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21641.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11230%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 5.665g 37%
Fats 0.1g 17.04g 26%
Sodium 4mg 566mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 7.827g 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.01g 2.54g 12%
Phosphorus 17mg 98mg 12%
Calories 57kcal 272kcal 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin C 15mg 5.4mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.186mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.838mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.137mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.38mg 6%
Potassium 197mg 355mg 5%
Carbs 15.3g 28.88g 5%
Protein 0.4g 2.58g 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.36mg 3%
Fiber 1.9g 2.7g 3%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Copper 0.13mg 0.1mg 3%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Calcium 11mg 19mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.038mg 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
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
Quince 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
6%
Quince
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.