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Taro vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro and Hash browns

  • Taro is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber, yet Hash browns are richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hash browns is 24% higher.
  • Taro contains 2 times more Manganese than Hash browns. Taro contains 0.383mg of Manganese, while Hash browns contain 0.158mg.
  • Taro contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Taro, raw 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.
Taro
Taro
7
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +56.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +56.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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.
Taro
Taro
3
:
7
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +890%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Hash browns
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +890%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
:
4
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Protein +72%
Contains more Fats +8420%
Contains more Other +85.8%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Hash browns
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 Water +43.4%
Contains more Protein +72%
Contains more Fats +8420%
Contains more Other +85.8%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48818.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6725.3%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48818.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6725.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 1.5g 2.58g Hash browns
Fats 0.2g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 26.46g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 112kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.4g 0.56g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 2.7g Taro
Calcium 43mg 19mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.6mg Hash browns
Magnesium 33mg 21mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 98mg Hash browns
Potassium 591mg 355mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 566mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.36mg Hash browns
Copper 0.172mg 0.1mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.158mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 2IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.038mg Hash browns
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.186mg Taro
Folate 22µg 12µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.54g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Hash browns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Taro
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.