Hamburger vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hamburgers and hash browns?
- Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and calcium, yet hash browns are richer in fiber.
- Hamburgers' 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 CalciumCalcium | +436.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +380% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +697.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +557.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0µg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 5.665g | 35% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.6mg | 29% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 2.58g | 29% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.36mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 1.838mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.038mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 2.54g | 12% |
| Folate | 56µg | 12µg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 102mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.7g | 7% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 566mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.137mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 7.827g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 98mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 355mg | 4% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 17.04g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 28.88g | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0.24g | 2% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 272kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.186mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +562% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 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 | -50.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1390.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +274.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +745.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Galactose
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