Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and broccoli different?
- Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is higher in folate and copper; however, broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 72% higher.
- Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 2 times more folate than broccoli. While asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 135µg of folate, broccoli contains only 63µg.
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Broccoli, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 AVitamin A | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +265.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +262.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.95 g
Fats:
0.42 g
Carbs:
1.92 g
Water:
94.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +245.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.82g
~equal in
Water
~89.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +386.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.4% |
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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| Vitamin C | 24.4mg | 89.2mg | 72% |
| Vitamin K | 80µg | 101.6µg | 18% |
| Folate | 135µg | 63µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.175mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.158mg | 0.573mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 316mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.78mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.038mg | 0.639mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.92g | 6.64g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.117mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.038g | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 40µg | 31µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.95g | 2.82g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.42g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.32g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.32g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.096g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 18.7mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.082mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.14mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.028mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.114mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.046mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
39%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.