Tamarind vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tamarind and hash browns different?
- Tamarind is richer in iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B2, and potassium, while hash browns are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B6.
- Tamarind covers your daily need for iron, 28% more than hash browns.
- Tamarind contains 4 times more magnesium than hash browns. Tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, while hash browns contain 21mg.
- Tamarind is lower in saturated fat.
- Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than tamarind (23).
Tamarinds, raw 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 | +338.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +289.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +366.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +16.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +260% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +212.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +54.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2520% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +253.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +107% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 5.665g | 37% |
Iron | 2.8mg | 0.6mg | 28% |
Fats | 0.6g | 17.04g | 25% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.137mg | 24% |
Sodium | 28mg | 566mg | 23% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 7.827g | 19% |
Magnesium | 92mg | 21mg | 17% |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 2.62mg | 17% |
Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
Carbs | 62.5g | 28.88g | 11% |
Saturated fat | 0.272g | 2.54g | 10% |
Fiber | 5.1g | 2.7g | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.186mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.038mg | 9% |
Potassium | 628mg | 355mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.158mg | 7% | |
Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 9.9µg | 6% |
Calcium | 74mg | 19mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
Choline | 8.6mg | 17.8mg | 2% |
Calories | 239kcal | 272kcal | 2% |
Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
Copper | 0.086mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 5.4mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 113mg | 98mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
Folate | 14µg | 12µg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 1.838mg | 1% |
Protein | 2.8g | 2.58g | 0% |
Net carbs | 57.4g | 26.18g | N/A |
Sugar | 38.8g | 0.56g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.014mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +116.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2740% |
Contains more WaterWater | +56.9% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 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 | -89.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4224.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9501.7% |