Cauliflower vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cauliflower and Garden asparagus?
- Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Choline, yet Garden asparagus is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
- Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 47% higher.
- Cauliflower has 3 times more Choline than Garden asparagus. Cauliflower has 44.3mg of Choline, while Garden asparagus has 16mg.
We used Cauliflower, raw 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.
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Potassium
+48%
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Iron
+409.5%
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Phosphorus
+18.2%
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Sodium
-93.3%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+384.6%
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Selenium
+283.3%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Manganese - 0.158
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Potassium
+48%
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Iron
+409.5%
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Phosphorus
+18.2%
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Sodium
-93.3%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+384.6%
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Selenium
+283.3%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Manganese - 0.158
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 C
+760.7%
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Vitamin B5
+143.4%
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Vitamin B6
+102.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+1312.5%
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Vitamin B1
+186%
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Vitamin B2
+135%
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Vitamin B3
+92.9%
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Vitamin K
+168.4%
Equal in Folate - 52
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Vitamin C
+760.7%
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Vitamin B5
+143.4%
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Vitamin B6
+102.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+1312.5%
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Vitamin B1
+186%
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Vitamin B2
+135%
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Vitamin B3
+92.9%
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Vitamin K
+168.4%
Equal in Folate - 52
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+133.3%
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Carbs
+28.1%
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Other
+31%
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Protein
+14.6%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 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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Fats
+133.3%
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Carbs
+28.1%
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Other
+31%
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Protein
+14.6%
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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Saturated Fat
-69.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+61.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.031 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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Saturated Fat
-69.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+61.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+44.6%
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Sucrose
+∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.94 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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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Glucose
+44.6%
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Sucrose
+∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.97g | 1.78g |
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| Protein | 1.92g | 2.2g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.12g |
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| Carbs | 4.97g | 3.88g |
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| Calories | 25kcal | 20kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.97g | 1g |
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| Sugar | 1.91g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 2.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 202mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.189mg |
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| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 756IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 5.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 0.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.091mg |
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| Folate | 57µg | 52µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 41.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.049mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.13g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g |
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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
30%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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.