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Ricotta vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ricotta and hash browns

  • Ricotta has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, hash browns have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% more.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index than ricotta.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +989.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.1%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +376.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2533.3%

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.
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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +953.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1667.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +332.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
~equal in Folate ~12µg
~equal in Choline ~17.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +336.4%
Contains more WaterWater +45.5%
Contains more FatsFats +31.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +850%
Contains more OtherOther +118.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 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 -69.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1371.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 5.665g 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg 26%
Saturated fat 8.295g 2.54g 26%
Sodium 84mg 566mg 21%
Calcium 207mg 19mg 19%
Protein 11.26g 2.58g 17%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2.62mg 17%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.038mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1.838mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 7.827g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.186mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.137mg 10%
Copper 0.021mg 0.1mg 9%
Phosphorus 158mg 98mg 9%
Carbs 3.04g 28.88g 9%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 9.9µg 7%
Potassium 105mg 355mg 7%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.36mg 7%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Fats 12.98g 17.04g 6%
Calories 174kcal 272kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.38mg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.6mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 0.56g N/A
Folate 12µg 12µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 17.5mg 17.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 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
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.755g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.