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Cheesecake vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheesecake and Hash browns

  • Cheesecake has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 37% more than Hash browns.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 CalciumCalcium +168.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.6mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 +27250%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +407.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1250%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +367.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +842.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +113.2%
Contains more FatsFats +32%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%
~equal in Water ~49.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -74.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +253.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.827g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Hash browns Opinion
Calories 321kcal 272kcal Cheesecake
Protein 5.5g 2.58g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 17.04g Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 25.1g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 25.5g 28.88g Hash browns
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Hash browns
Calcium 51mg 19mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 0.63mg 0.6mg Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 0.4g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.02mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.51mg 0.36mg Cheesecake
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 93mg 98mg Hash browns
Sodium 438mg 566mg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 2IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.14mg 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 5.2µg 0.4µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.038mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.38mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 18µg 12µg Cheesecake
Trans Fat 0.056g Cheesecake
Choline 45.9mg 17.8mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 7.827g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 5.665g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
18%
Cheesecake
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.381g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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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