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American cheese vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and Hash browns different?

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Hash browns.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from American cheese is 103% higher.
  • Hash browns have less Cholesterol.

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty are the varieties 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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
:
4
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +554.1%
Contains more Zinc +591.7%
Contains more Selenium +4950%
Contains more Potassium +168.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Copper +117.4%
Contains more Manganese +285.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
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 +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +554.1%
Contains more Zinc +591.7%
Contains more Selenium +4950%
Contains more Potassium +168.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Copper +117.4%
Contains more Manganese +285.4%
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.
American cheese
American cheese
5
:
7
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +47150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +280.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
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 +47150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +280.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +602.7%
Contains more Fats +86.6%
Contains more Other +203.6%
Contains more Carbs +680.5%
Contains more Water +24.4%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 Protein +602.7%
Contains more Fats +86.6%
Contains more Other +203.6%
Contains more Carbs +680.5%
Contains more Water +24.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
1
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +340.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.827
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 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 -85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +340.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.827

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Hash browns
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 18.13g 2.58g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 17.04g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 371kcal 272kcal American cheese
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0g 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 2.26g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 0g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 1045mg 19mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.6mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 21mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 98mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 1671mg 566mg Hash browns
Zinc 2.49mg 0.36mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.041mg 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 20.2µg 0.4µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 2IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.038mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.38mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 8µg 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 1.144g 0.056g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 18.057g 2.54g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 7.827g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.008g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
32%
American cheese
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.