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Hamburger vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hamburger and Hash browns?

  • Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Calcium, yet Hash browns are richer in Fiber.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% higher.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +436.8%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +697.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.3%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +436.8%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +697.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.3%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.186
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.186

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +562%
Contains more Fats +18.7%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +24.6%
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 Protein +562%
Contains more Fats +18.7%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +24.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1390.8%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1390.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +274.2%
Contains more Fructose +745.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +274.2%
Contains more Fructose +745.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 17.08g 2.58g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 24.1g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 295kcal 272kcal Hamburger
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 2.03g 0.24g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 0.9g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 102mg 19mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 0.6mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 136mg 98mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 414mg 566mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 0.36mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.217mg 0.158mg Hamburger
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.137mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.038mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.838mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.186mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 12µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.056g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 5.096g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Hash browns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Hamburger
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.556g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
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. 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.