Taco vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and hash browns different?
- Taco is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and iron, while hash browns are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B6.
- Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 39% more than hash browns.
- Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than taco (39).
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +368.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +386.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.9% |
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 Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +54.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +336.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +174% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 5.665g | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 0.4µg | 16% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 2.58g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 2.62mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.36mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 98mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 7.827g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 2.54g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.186mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 19mg | 7% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 17.04g | 7% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 566mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.137mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 25.74g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 9.9µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 355mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.158mg | 4% |
| Choline | 32mg | 17.8mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 28.88g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 272kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 1.838mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.441g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 5.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +243.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 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 | -42.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +25% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +74.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +55% |
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