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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 +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%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg
~equal in Sodium ~566mg

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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12600%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 -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
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 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

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 308kcal 272kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 2.58g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 17.04g Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.03g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 28.03g 28.88g Hash browns
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 19mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 2.71mg 0.6mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 2g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.111mg 0.1mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 0.36mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 161mg 98mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 566mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.158mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 0.4µg Cheeseburger
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
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 70µg 12µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.056g Hash browns
Choline 28.9mg 17.8mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 6.473g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 5.665g 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
Fructose 1.94g 0.24g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
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.