Crouton vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crouton and asparagus
- Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, folate, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B2, while asparagus has more vitamin A.
- Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 64% more than asparagus.
- Crouton contains 349 times more sodium than asparagus. While crouton contains 698mg of sodium, asparagus contains only 2mg.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of asparagus is 32, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croutons, plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1530.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +335.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +456.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +440.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1794.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +331% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1594.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2446% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 2.3µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.143mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 698mg | 2mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.978mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.14mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 3.88g | 23% |
| Folate | 132µg | 52µg | 20% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 2.2g | 19% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 20kcal | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.158mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.1g | 12% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 0.12g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.141mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 0g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.05g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.04g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.274mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.189mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 124mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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.