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Hash browns vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hash browns and Cheeseburger

  • Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E, yet Cheeseburger is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily Selenium needs 35% more than Hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 5 times more Vitamin E than Cheeseburger. While Hash browns contain 2.62mg of Vitamin E, Cheeseburger contains only 0.52mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Hash browns are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +526.3%
Contains more IronIron +351.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11%
Contains more ZincZinc +591.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4800%
~equal in Sodium ~515mg

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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +855.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +483.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.4%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.8%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +539.9%
~equal in Carbs ~28.03g
~equal in Other ~2.11g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.7%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +29.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +467.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +708.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 272kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 2.58g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 17.04g 14.72g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 26.03g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 28.03g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 19mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 355mg 196mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 0.56g 4.88g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 2g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.36mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 25.74g 19.87g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 566mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 2IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.52mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.158mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 0.4µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 9.9µg 4.2µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.57g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 2.54g 6.473g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 5.413g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.658g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 0.24g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.125g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.005g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.004g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 1.322g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.933g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.