Quinoa vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between quinoa and hash browns
- Quinoa has more manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus; however, hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
- Hash browns cover your daily need for sodium, 24% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa has 4 times more manganese than hash browns. While quinoa has 0.631mg of manganese, hash browns have only 0.158mg.
- Quinoa has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +204.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +299.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +189.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +315.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +346.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 5.665g | 31% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 566mg | 24% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 17.04g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.158mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 7.827g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 2.62mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.6mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 2.54g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 21mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 1.838mg | 9% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 272kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 42µg | 12µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 9.9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 98mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.36mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.038mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 355mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.186mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 2.58g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 28.88g | 3% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 25.74g | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 17.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +787.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 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 | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1382.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +425.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +46% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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