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Cheese vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheese and hash browns

  • Cheese is higher in calcium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A, yet hash browns are higher in vitamin E.
  • Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 82% more than hash browns.
  • The amount of cholesterol in hash browns is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3636.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +911.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.1%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +485.2%

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.
Cheese
5
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +1026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +269%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3015.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~equal in Choline ~17.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +786.4%
Contains more FatsFats +95.5%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +834.6%
Contains more WaterWater +33.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 +19.2%
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.
Cheese Hash browns
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Hash browns DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 2.54g 74%
Calcium 710mg 19mg 69%
Phosphorus 455mg 98mg 51%
Selenium 28.5µg 0.4µg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Protein 22.87g 2.58g 41%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.36mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.038mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 5.665g 28%
Fats 33.31g 17.04g 25%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.62mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.838mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.186mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.137mg 9%
Carbs 3.09g 28.88g 9%
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg 8%
Potassium 76mg 355mg 8%
Calories 404kcal 272kcal 7%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.158mg 6%
Iron 0.14mg 0.6mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 9.9µg 6%
Sodium 653mg 566mg 4%
Folate 27µg 12µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 7.827g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.38mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g 0.056g N/A
Choline 16.5mg 17.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
35%
Cheese
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.327g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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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