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Cherry pie vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cherry pie and asparagus

  • Cherry pie has more selenium and monounsaturated fat; however, asparagus is richer in copper, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Cherry pie covers your daily saturated fat needs 15% more than asparagus.
  • Asparagus contains less sodium.
  • Cherry pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherry pie is 59, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
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 +26.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +239.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.3%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +170%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +460%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 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 +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10066.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +892.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%
Contains more WaterWater +103.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 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 +6394%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cherry 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 Cherry pie Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 0.05g 21%
Fats 12.2g 0.12g 19%
Calories 270kcal 20kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.314g 0g 13%
Saturated fat 2.985g 0.04g 13%
Copper 0.077mg 0.189mg 12%
Carbs 38.5g 3.88g 12%
Selenium 7.8µg 2.3µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Sodium 191mg 2mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Folate 27µg 52µg 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 5.6mg 5%
Iron 1.85mg 2.14mg 4%
Potassium 77mg 202mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.091mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.274mg 3%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.54mg 3%
Phosphorus 30mg 52mg 3%
Choline 16mg 3%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.158mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.276mg 0.978mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.141mg 1%
Protein 2.8g 2.2g 1%
Vitamin A 29µg 38µg 1%
Calcium 10mg 24mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 38.5g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.143mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherry 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
11%
Cherry pie
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cherry pie
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.945g)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.