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Cheeseburger vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheeseburger and Hash browns

  • Cheeseburger is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Folate, yet Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily Selenium needs 35% more than Hash browns.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Hash browns are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 Calcium +526.3%
Contains more Iron +351.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +591.7%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +4800%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Equal in Sodium - 566
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +526.3%
Contains more Iron +351.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +591.7%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +4800%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Equal in Sodium - 566
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +12600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +135.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
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 +12600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +135.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +539.9%
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Equal in Other - 2.23
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 Protein +539.9%
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Equal in Other - 2.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.7%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +467.7%
Contains more Fructose +708.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +29.5%
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
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 Glucose +467.7%
Contains more Fructose +708.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +29.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 16.51g 2.58g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 28.03g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 308kcal 272kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 1.94g 0.24g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 2g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 119mg 19mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 0.6mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 98mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 515mg 566mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 0.36mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.1mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.158mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 0.4µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.137mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.038mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.838mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.38mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.186mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 12µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.056g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 6.473g 2.54g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
44%
Cheeseburger
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.933g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.