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Rye vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rye and hash browns different?

  • Rye is higher than hash browns in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, copper, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Rye covers your daily need for manganese, 105% more than hash browns.
  • Rye contains 35 times more selenium than hash browns. Rye contains 13.9µg of selenium, while hash browns contain 0.4µg.
  • Rye is lower in sodium.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than rye (34).

Rye grain and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types were 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.
Rye
Rye
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +423.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.7%
Contains more IronIron +338.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +267%
Contains more ZincZinc +636.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1531%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3375%

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.
Rye
Rye
8
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +67.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
2
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +300.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.7%
Contains more FatsFats +945.4%
Contains more WaterWater +364.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3663%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +638.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +93.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +118.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Hash browns DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.158mg 105%
Fiber 15.1g 2.7g 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 5.665g 33%
Phosphorus 332mg 98mg 33%
Copper 0.367mg 0.1mg 30%
Iron 2.63mg 0.6mg 25%
Selenium 13.9µg 0.4µg 25%
Sodium 2mg 566mg 25%
Fats 1.63g 17.04g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.38mg 22%
Magnesium 110mg 21mg 21%
Zinc 2.65mg 0.36mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 7.827g 19%
Carbs 75.86g 28.88g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.038mg 16%
Protein 10.34g 2.58g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.137mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 1.838mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.62mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.197g 2.54g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.186mg 8%
Folate 38µg 12µg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Potassium 510mg 355mg 5%
Calories 338kcal 272kcal 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 9.9µg 3%
Choline 30.4mg 17.8mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.

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