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Hash browns vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hash browns and cherry pie

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B5, yet cherry pie is higher in iron, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Hash browns cover your daily sodium needs 16% more than cherry pie.
  • Hash browns contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than cherry pie. While hash browns contain 0.186mg of vitamin B6, cherry pie contains only 0.034mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cherry pie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +361%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.7%
Contains more IronIron +208.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1850%

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +440%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.148mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +218.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
~equal in Protein ~2.8g
~equal in Water ~45.8g

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.5%

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 Cherry pie
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Cherry pie DV% diff.
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Sodium 566mg 191mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.247g 16%
Iron 0.6mg 1.85mg 16%
Selenium 0.4µg 7.8µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.034mg 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Potassium 355mg 77mg 8%
Fats 17.04g 12.2g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.125mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 5.314g 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.123mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.276mg 4%
Folate 12µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.077mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 9mg 3%
Carbs 28.88g 38.5g 3%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.2mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.54g 2.985g 2%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.148mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 10mg 1%
Calories 272kcal 270kcal 0%
Protein 2.58g 2.8g 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 38.5g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.