Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Coffee vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between coffee and asparagus

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B6 in asparagus is higher than in coffee.
  • Asparagus covers your daily vitamin K needs 35% more than coffee.
  • Asparagus has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of asparagus is 32, while the glycemic index of coffee is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Asparagus, raw.

Infographic

Coffee vs Asparagus infographic
Infographic link

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.
Coffee
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +312.2%
Contains more IronIron +21300%
Contains more CopperCopper +9350%
Contains more ZincZinc +2600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1633.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +587%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
Coffee
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 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +921.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41500%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
Contains more CholineCholine +515.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.274mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +1733.3%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +23.4%
~equal in Water ~93.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
2
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 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 -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 41.6µg 35%
Iron 0.01mg 2.14mg 27%
Copper 0.002mg 0.189mg 21%
Folate 2µg 52µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.143mg 11%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Phosphorus 3mg 52mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.091mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.13mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.158mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.978mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.141mg 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.54mg 5%
Potassium 49mg 202mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Selenium 0µg 2.3µg 4%
Protein 0.12g 2.2g 4%
Magnesium 3mg 14mg 3%
Choline 2.6mg 16mg 2%
Calcium 2mg 24mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1g 1%
Calories 1kcal 20kcal 1%
Carbs 0g 3.88g 1%
Fats 0.02g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.88g N/A
Sodium 2mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.274mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Asparagus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
3%
Coffee
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $3)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.