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Avocado vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado and Garden asparagus different?

  • Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, and Vitamin E , while Garden asparagus is higher in Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1.
  • Avocado covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 22% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Avocado contains 53 times more Saturated Fat than Garden asparagus. Avocado contains 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Garden asparagus contains 0.04g.

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Asparagus, raw types were 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 Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +140.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +289.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Equal in Copper - 0.189
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +140.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +289.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Equal in Copper - 0.189

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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Contains more Vitamin E +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +406.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.4%
Contains more Folate +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +98.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.141
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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 E +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +406.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.4%
Contains more Folate +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +98.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.141

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12116.7%
Contains more Carbs +119.8%
Contains more Other +172.4%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.2
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 Fats +12116.7%
Contains more Carbs +119.8%
Contains more Other +172.4%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3532%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3532%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +283.3%
Contains more Glucose +75.7%
Contains more Fructose +733.3%
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +283.3%
Contains more Glucose +75.7%
Contains more Fructose +733.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 1.78g Avocado
Protein 2g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 14.66g 0.12g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 3.88g Avocado
Calories 160kcal 20kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 0.66g 1.88g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 2.1g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 0.55mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 52mg
Potassium 485mg 202mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.64mg 0.54mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.189mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 0.4µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 146IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 2.07mg 1.13mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 5.6mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.978mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.274mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.091mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 52µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.073mg 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.075mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg 0.128mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg 0.104mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg 0.031mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.075mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.049mg
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.05g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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%
Avocado
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.