Cheeseburger vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between cheeseburgers and hash browns
- Cheeseburgers are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and folate, yet hash browns are higher in vitamin E.
- Cheeseburgers cover your daily selenium needs 35% more than hash browns.
- The amount of cholesterol in hash browns is 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +526.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +591.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +855.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +483.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +403.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +135.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 0.4µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 2.58g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 5.665g | 27% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.6mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.038mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 1.838mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.36mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 2.54g | 18% |
| Folate | 70µg | 12µg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 2.62mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.137mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 98mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.158mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 7.827g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 355mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 9.9µg | 5% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 17.04g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.186mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 17.8mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 0.24g | 2% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 272kcal | 2% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 25.74g | 2% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 566mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 28.88g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.441g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 5.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +539.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~28.88g
~equal in
Other
~2.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
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 | -60.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +241.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 GlucoseGlucose | +467.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +708.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +29.5% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
