Garden asparagus vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Garden asparagus and Brussels sprout different?
- Garden asparagus is higher in Copper, and Iron, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprout is 113% higher.
- Garden asparagus contains 3 times more Copper than Brussels sprout. While Garden asparagus contains 0.189mg of Copper, Brussels sprout contains only 0.07mg.
Asparagus, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw are the varieties used 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.
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Iron
+52.9%
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Sodium
-92%
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Zinc
+28.6%
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Copper
+170%
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Selenium
+43.8%
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Calcium
+75%
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Magnesium
+64.3%
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Phosphorus
+32.7%
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Potassium
+92.6%
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Manganese
+113.3%
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Iron
+52.9%
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Sodium
-92%
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Zinc
+28.6%
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Copper
+170%
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Selenium
+43.8%
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Calcium
+75%
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Magnesium
+64.3%
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Phosphorus
+32.7%
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Potassium
+92.6%
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Manganese
+113.3%
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.
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Vitamin E
+28.4%
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Vitamin B2
+56.7%
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Vitamin B3
+31.3%
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Vitamin C
+1417.9%
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Vitamin B5
+12.8%
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Vitamin B6
+140.7%
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Folate
+17.3%
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Vitamin K
+325.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 754
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.139
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Vitamin E
+28.4%
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Vitamin B2
+56.7%
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Vitamin B3
+31.3%
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Vitamin C
+1417.9%
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Vitamin B5
+12.8%
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Vitamin B6
+140.7%
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Folate
+17.3%
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Vitamin K
+325.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 754
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.139
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+53.6%
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Fats
+150%
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Carbs
+130.7%
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Other
+136.2%
Equal in Water - 86
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
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Protein
+53.6%
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Fats
+150%
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Carbs
+130.7%
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Other
+136.2%
Equal in Water - 86
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-35.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+305900%
Saturated Fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
Saturated Fat:
0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
153 g
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Saturated Fat
-35.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+305900%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+100%
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Glucose
+24.6%
Equal in Fructose - 0.93
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+100%
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Glucose
+24.6%
Equal in Fructose - 0.93
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.78g | 5.15g |
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Protein | 2.2g | 3.38g |
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Fats | 0.12g | 0.3g |
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Carbs | 3.88g | 8.95g |
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Calories | 20kcal | 43kcal |
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Fructose | 1g | 0.93g |
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Sugar | 1.88g | 2.2g |
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Fiber | 2.1g | 3.8g |
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Calcium | 24mg | 42mg |
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Iron | 2.14mg | 1.4mg |
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Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 52mg | 69mg |
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Potassium | 202mg | 389mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 25mg |
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Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.42mg |
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Copper | 0.189mg | 0.07mg |
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Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.337mg |
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Selenium | 2.3µg | 1.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 756IU | 754IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 38µg | 38µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.88mg |
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Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 85mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.139mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.745mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.309mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.219mg |
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Folate | 52µg | 61µg |
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Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 177µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.037mg |
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Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.12mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.132mg |
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Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.152mg |
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Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.154mg |
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Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.032mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.098mg |
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Valine | 0.115mg | 0.155mg |
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Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.076mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.062g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.023g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 153g |
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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
29%
![Garden asparagus](/img/foods/50px/11011.png)
81%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
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24%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
![Garden asparagus](/img/foods/50px/11011.png)
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
![Garden asparagus](/img/foods/50px/11011.png)
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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