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Asparagus vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between asparagus and hash browns?

  • Asparagus is higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, folate, copper, and vitamin B2, yet hash browns are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B6.
  • Asparagus's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 26% more.
  • Asparagus has 378 times more vitamin A than hash browns. While asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, hash browns have only 2IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in asparagus is lower.
  • The glycemic index of asparagus is lower.

We used Asparagus, raw and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types in this article.

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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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +256.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +89%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +475%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.158mg

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +320.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~5.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.137mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +89.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more FatsFats +14100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +644.3%
Contains more OtherOther +284.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
16% 49% 35%
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 -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11230%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +109.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +316.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Asparagus Hash browns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 5.665g 37%
Fats 0.12g 17.04g 26%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 9.9µg 26%
Sodium 2mg 566mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.827g 20%
Iron 2.14mg 0.6mg 19%
Calories 20kcal 272kcal 13%
Saturated fat 0.04g 2.54g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Folate 52µg 12µg 10%
Copper 0.189mg 0.1mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 2.62mg 10%
Carbs 3.88g 28.88g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.038mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.186mg 7%
Phosphorus 52mg 98mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.838mg 5%
Potassium 202mg 355mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.4µg 3%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.36mg 2%
Fiber 2.1g 2.7g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.38mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 21mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 19mg 1%
Fructose 1g 0.24g 1%
Protein 2.2g 2.58g 1%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 5.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.78g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 0.56g N/A
Manganese 0.158mg 0.158mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.137mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Choline 16mg 17.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Hash browns
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
25%
Asparagus
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. 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.

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