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Butter vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butter and Garden asparagus?

  • Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Garden asparagus is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 252% higher.

We used Butter, without salt and Asparagus, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Butter
Butter
0
:
9
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Iron +10600%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +741.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +1081.3%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Iron +10600%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +741.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +1081.3%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Equal in Calcium - 24

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.
Butter
Butter
3
:
8
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Vitamin A +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2933.3%
Contains more Folate +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +494.3%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Garden asparagus
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 A +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2933.3%
Contains more Folate +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +494.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
1
:
4
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Fats +67491.7%
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +6366.7%
Contains more Water +419.6%
Contains more Other +1350%
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Garden asparagus
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 +67491.7%
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +6366.7%
Contains more Water +419.6%
Contains more Other +1350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
2
:
1
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5920%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5920%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 1.78g Garden asparagus
Protein 0.85g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 81.11g 0.12g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 3.88g Garden asparagus
Calories 717kcal 20kcal Butter
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 0.06g 1.88g Butter
Fiber 0g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 24mg
Iron 0.02mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 2mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 24mg 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 24mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 11mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.09mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.016mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.004mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 1µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 2499IU 756IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 38µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 1.13mg Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 3µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.038mg 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.083mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.067mg 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.021mg 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.057mg 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.023mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 50.489g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 0g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.05g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.449g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.