Avocado vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between avocadoes and hash browns
- Avocadoes have more vitamin B5, folate, fiber, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, hash browns are higher in phosphorus and vitamin B1.
- Hash browns cover your daily need for sodium, 24% more than avocadoes.
- Avocadoes have 7 times more folate than hash browns. While avocadoes have 81µg of folate, hash browns have only 12µg.
- Avocadoes have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of hash browns is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +90% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +77.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +85.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +265.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +575% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +25.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 5.665g | 26% |
Sodium | 7mg | 566mg | 24% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.38mg | 20% |
Folate | 81µg | 12µg | 17% |
Fiber | 6.7g | 2.7g | 16% |
Starch | 0.11g | 25.74g | 11% |
Copper | 0.19mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
Vitamin K | 21µg | 9.9µg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 52mg | 98mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.038mg | 7% |
Carbs | 8.53g | 28.88g | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
Calories | 160kcal | 272kcal | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 7.827g | 5% |
Vitamin C | 10mg | 5.4mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.186mg | 5% |
Potassium | 485mg | 355mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 2.62mg | 4% |
Fats | 14.66g | 17.04g | 4% |
Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.36mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 2.126g | 2.54g | 2% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 21mg | 2% |
Choline | 14.2mg | 17.8mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.838mg | 1% |
Protein | 2g | 2.58g | 1% |
Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
Iron | 0.55mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
Calcium | 12mg | 19mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.83g | 26.18g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.66g | 0.56g | N/A |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0.24g | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | 0.441g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.03g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater | +48.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +29% |
Contains more FatsFats | +16.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +238.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +41.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.11 g
Sucrose:
0.06 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +19.4% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +23300% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +100% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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