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Salsa vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salsa and hash browns

  • Salsa is richer in iron and vitamin A, yet hash browns are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for salsa is 21% higher.
  • Salsa contains 275 times more vitamin A than hash browns. Salsa contains 550IU of vitamin A, while hash browns contain 2IU.
  • Salsa contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa 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.
Salsa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
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 +273.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

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.
Salsa
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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 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 +82.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72%
Contains more FatsFats +8420%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +312.6%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 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 -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48818.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5194.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 5.665g 37%
Fats 0.2g 17.04g 26%
Iron 2.24mg 0.6mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 7.827g 20%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Calories 36kcal 272kcal 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 0.029g 2.54g 11%
Phosphorus 30mg 98mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.137mg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Carbs 7g 28.88g 7%
Sodium 430mg 566mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.838mg 5%
Fiber 1.4g 2.7g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.186mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Potassium 270mg 355mg 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 5.4mg 2%
Folate 19µg 12µg 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.36mg 2%
Protein 1.5g 2.58g 2%
Calcium 12mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.038mg 1%
Net carbs 5.6g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Copper 0.096mg 0.1mg 0%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 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
Salsa 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
9%
Salsa
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.