Beer vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beer and asparagus
- Beer contains less vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin E, and manganese than asparagus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for asparagus is 35% higher.
- Beer has a higher glycemic index than asparagus.
Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +648.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3680% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1875% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +283.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +464% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +568.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +594.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +378.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
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Carbs
~3.88g
~equal in
Water
~93.22g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 41.6µg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 2.14mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.005mg | 0.189mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.143mg | 12% |
| Folate | 6µg | 52µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.141mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.13mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.158mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 202mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.274mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.091mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.46g | 2.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.513mg | 0.978mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1g | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.55g | 3.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.55g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.049mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)