Basil vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Basil and Garden asparagus
- Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin C, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Garden asparagus is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 311% more than Garden asparagus.
- Garden asparagus contains 7 times less Calcium than Basil. Basil contains 177mg of Calcium, while Garden asparagus contains 24mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh 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.
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Calcium
+637.5%
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Iron
+48.1%
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Magnesium
+357.1%
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Potassium
+46%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+103.7%
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Manganese
+626.6%
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Sodium
-50%
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Selenium
+666.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
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Calcium
+637.5%
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Iron
+48.1%
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Magnesium
+357.1%
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Potassium
+46%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+103.7%
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Manganese
+626.6%
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Sodium
-50%
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Selenium
+666.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
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 A
+597.8%
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Vitamin C
+221.4%
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Vitamin B6
+70.3%
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Folate
+30.8%
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Vitamin K
+897.1%
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Vitamin E
+41.3%
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Vitamin B1
+320.6%
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Vitamin B2
+85.5%
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Vitamin B5
+31.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.978
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Vitamin A
+597.8%
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Vitamin C
+221.4%
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Vitamin B6
+70.3%
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Folate
+30.8%
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Vitamin K
+897.1%
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Vitamin E
+41.3%
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Vitamin B1
+320.6%
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Vitamin B2
+85.5%
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Vitamin B5
+31.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.978
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+43.2%
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Fats
+433.3%
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Other
+158.6%
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Carbs
+46.4%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
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Protein
+43.2%
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Fats
+433.3%
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Other
+158.6%
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Carbs
+46.4%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+678%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.04
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.389 g
Saturated Fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+678%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.04
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Galactose
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Glucose
+3150%
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Fructose
+4900%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Galactose
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Glucose
+3150%
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Fructose
+4900%
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 1.78g |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 2.2g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.12g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 3.88g |
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| Calories | 23kcal | 20kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.02g | 1g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 2.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 202mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.189mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 756IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 5.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.091mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 52µg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 41.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.049mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.05g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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.