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Hash browns vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hash browns and asparagus?

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B6, yet asparagus is higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, folate, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Asparagus's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 26% more.
  • Hash browns have 283 times more sodium than asparagus. While hash browns have 566mg of sodium, asparagus has only 2mg.
  • The glycemic index of asparagus is lower.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Asparagus, raw 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 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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.5%
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%
~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 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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +320.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~5.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

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

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
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11230%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +109.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +316.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.