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Blueberry pie vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between blueberry pie and asparagus?

  • Blueberry pie is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, and manganese, yet asparagus is higher in vitamin A, copper, iron, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Blueberry pie's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12738% more.
  • Blueberry pie has 93 times more sodium than asparagus. While blueberry pie has 185mg of sodium, asparagus has only 2mg.
  • The glycemic index of asparagus is lower.

We used Pie, blueberry, prepared from recipe and Asparagus, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.1% 4.4% 46% 22% 5.5% 13% 24% 39% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +304%
Contains more IronIron +74%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +170%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 38250% 30% 22% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106893%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 34% 51%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 51.2 g
Other: 0.7 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 ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9816.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +763.4%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%
Contains more WaterWater +82.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.121 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.08 g
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6060%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry pie Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.143mg 12738%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.08g 0.05g 20%
Fats 11.9g 0.12g 18%
Copper 0.067mg 0.189mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.121g 0g 13%
Saturated fat 2.911g 0.04g 13%
Iron 1.23mg 2.14mg 11%
Calories 245kcal 20kcal 11%
Carbs 33.5g 3.88g 10%
Selenium 7.4µg 2.3µg 9%
Sodium 185mg 2mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Folate 23µg 52µg 7%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.158mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 5.6mg 5%
Potassium 50mg 202mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.091mg 4%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.54mg 3%
Phosphorus 30mg 52mg 3%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.274mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 24mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.194mg 0.978mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.141mg 1%
Protein 2.7g 2.2g 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.179mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.046mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.108mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry pie Asparagus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2949%
Blueberry pie
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Blueberry pie
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.871g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Blueberry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172779/nutrients
  2. 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.