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Hash browns vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hash browns and American cheese different?

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Hash browns.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from American cheese is 103% higher.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D are the varieties used in this article.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +285.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5400%
Contains more ZincZinc +591.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +554.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4950%
~equal in Iron ~0.63mg

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 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +280.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.403mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +680.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +602.7%
Contains more FatsFats +86.6%
Contains more OtherOther +203.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.236g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns American cheese Opinion
Calories 272kcal 371kcal American cheese
Protein 2.58g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 17.04g 31.79g American cheese
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 3.7g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 3.7g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Magnesium 21mg 26mg American cheese
Calcium 19mg 1045mg American cheese
Potassium 355mg 132mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.63mg American cheese
Sugar 0.56g 2.26g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 0g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.046mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 2.49mg American cheese
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 641mg American cheese
Sodium 566mg 1671mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.8mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Manganese 0.158mg 0.041mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.015mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.076mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.054mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.6µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 8µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 1.144g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg 36.2mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 2.54g 18.057g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.286g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Fructose 0.24g 0g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.137g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.001g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 0.79g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns American cheese
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
20%
Hash browns
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.