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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, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 than hash browns.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 103% higher.
  • Hash browns have less cholesterol.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than hash browns (56).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5400%
Contains more ZincZinc +591.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +554.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +285.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.6mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +280.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +602.7%
Contains more FatsFats +86.6%
Contains more OtherOther +203.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +680.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
16% 49% 35%
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 -85.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.827g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 19mg 103%
Phosphorus 641mg 98mg 78%
Saturated fat 18.057g 2.54g 71%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Sodium 1671mg 566mg 48%
Selenium 20.2µg 0.4µg 36%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.13g 2.58g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 5.665g 29%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Fats 31.79g 17.04g 23%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.36mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.038mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.62mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.838mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.137mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.186mg 10%
Carbs 3.7g 28.88g 8%
Potassium 132mg 355mg 7%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 9.9µg 6%
Copper 0.046mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Calories 371kcal 272kcal 5%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.158mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 36.2mg 17.8mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Folate 8µg 12µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 7.827g 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 26.18g N/A
Iron 0.63mg 0.6mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.441g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
American cheese
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
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 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.

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