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 monounsaturated 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 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 | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48818.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5194.4% |
