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

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What are the main differences between hash browns and muenster cheese?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, yet muenster cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% higher.
  • Hash browns have 10 times more vitamin E than muenster cheese. Hash browns have 2.62mg of vitamin E, while muenster cheese has 0.26mg.
  • Hash browns contain less saturated fat.
  • Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cheese, muenster 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 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.9%
Contains more IronIron +46.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1875%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3673.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +680.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +377.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%

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% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +953.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1684.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +296%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +742.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~12µg

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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2478.6%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more ProteinProtein +807.4%
Contains more FatsFats +76.3%
Contains more OtherOther +64.1%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +757%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.3%

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 Muenster cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.54g 19.113g 75%
Calcium 19mg 717mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg 61%
Phosphorus 98mg 468mg 53%
Protein 2.58g 23.41g 42%
Vitamin A 0µg 298µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.661g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.81mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.32mg 22%
Fats 17.04g 30.04g 20%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.26mg 16%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.103mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.013mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.056mg 10%
Carbs 28.88g 1.12g 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.031mg 8%
Potassium 355mg 134mg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.008mg 7%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.5µg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Calories 272kcal 368kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Sodium 566mg 628mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Iron 0.6mg 0.41mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 8.711g 2%
Magnesium 21mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.12g N/A
Folate 12µg 12µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 17.8mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 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 Muenster 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
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.