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Cardoon vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cardoon and Asparagus

  • Cardoon has more Magnesium, and Potassium, while Asparagus has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Asparagus covers your daily need of Iron 18% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon contains 85 times more Sodium than Asparagus. While Cardoon contains 170mg of Sodium, Asparagus contains only 2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cardoon, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 21% 35% 26% 77% 4.6% 9.9% 22% 33% 1.1%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62%
Contains more IronIron +205.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1050%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 20% 27% 0% 0% 51% 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% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 OtherOther +94.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
~equal in Carbs ~3.88g
~equal in Water ~93.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Asparagus Opinion
Calories 17kcal 20kcal Asparagus
Protein 0.7g 2.2g Asparagus
Fats 0.1g 0.12g Asparagus
Vitamin C 2mg 5.6mg Asparagus
Net carbs 2.47g 1.78g Cardoon
Carbs 4.07g 3.88g Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 14mg Cardoon
Calcium 70mg 24mg Cardoon
Potassium 400mg 202mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 2.14mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 2.1g Asparagus
Copper 0.231mg 0.189mg Cardoon
Zinc 0.17mg 0.54mg Asparagus
Phosphorus 23mg 52mg Asparagus
Sodium 170mg 2mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.256mg 0.158mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 2.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.143mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.141mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.978mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.274mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.091mg Cardoon
Vitamin K 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 68µg 52µg Cardoon
Choline 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.04g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.05g Asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon 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
9%
Cardoon
28%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
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)
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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.