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Hash browns vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hash browns and Hamburger?

  • Hash browns are richer in Fiber, yet Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
  • Hash browns have 3 times more Fiber than Hamburger. Hash browns have 2.7g of Fiber, while Hamburger has 0.9g.
  • Hash browns contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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.
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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.203mg

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% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.8%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +562%

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +274.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +745.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Hamburger Opinion
Calories 272kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Protein 2.58g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 17.04g 14.36g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 23.2g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 24.1g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 102mg Hamburger
Potassium 355mg 226mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Sugar 0.56g 4.15g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 0.9g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.091mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 136mg Hamburger
Sodium 566mg 414mg Hamburger
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.31mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.814g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 5.096g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 5.495g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.38g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 0.24g 2.03g Hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.556g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.