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

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Summary of differences between hash browns and cream cheese

  • Hash browns have more vitamin E, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than hash browns.
  • Cream cheese has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of hash browns is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.9%
Contains more IronIron +445.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1336.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +410.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2050%
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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% 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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +204.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1919.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +371.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +423.2%
Contains more OtherOther +75.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.4%
Contains more FatsFats +102.1%
~equal in Water ~52.62g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +282%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.8%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +7254.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Hash browns Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.54g 20.213g 80%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.483g 28%
Fats 17.04g 34.44g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.23mg 15%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.6µg 15%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.86mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.091mg 11%
Sodium 566mg 314mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 0.35g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.023mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.056mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.018mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calcium 19mg 97mg 8%
Carbs 28.88g 5.52g 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.1µg 7%
Protein 2.58g 6.15g 7%
Potassium 355mg 132mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 0.11mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.011mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Calories 272kcal 350kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.517mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 9mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 8.907g 3%
Choline 17.8mg 27.2mg 2%
Phosphorus 98mg 107mg 1%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.5mg 1%
Folate 12µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 3.76g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Cream 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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.673g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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