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Cabbage vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cabbage and Garden asparagus

  • Cabbage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Garden asparagus is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 34% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Garden asparagus has 2 times less Vitamin K than Cabbage. Cabbage has 76µg of Vitamin K, while Garden asparagus has 41.6µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, raw and Asparagus, raw.

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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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
2
:
8
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +355.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +894.7%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.158
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +355.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +894.7%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.158

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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
3
:
7
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Vitamin C +553.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +20.9%
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin C +553.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +20.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
2
:
3
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Carbs +49.5%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Protein +71.9%
Contains more Fats +20%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Equal in Other - 0.58
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Garden asparagus
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 Carbs +49.5%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Protein +71.9%
Contains more Fats +20%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Equal in Other - 0.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
2
:
1
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.1%
Cabbage
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
3
:
1
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Glucose +156.9%
Contains more Fructose +45%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +187.5%
Cabbage
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Garden asparagus
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 Glucose +156.9%
Contains more Fructose +45%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +187.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cabbage Garden asparagus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 1.78g Cabbage
Protein 1.28g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.1g 0.12g Garden asparagus
Carbs 5.8g 3.88g Cabbage
Calories 25kcal 20kcal Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g 1g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.5g 2.1g Cabbage
Calcium 40mg 24mg Cabbage
Iron 0.47mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 26mg 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 170mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 18mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.18mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.019mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.16mg 0.158mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.3µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 98IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 36.6mg 5.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.091mg Cabbage
Folate 43µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 76µg 41.6µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.035mg 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.041mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.044mg 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.012mg 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.042mg 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.022mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.04g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.05g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage Garden asparagus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cabbage
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/nutrients
  2. Garden 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.