Currant vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between currants and asparagus
- Currants have more vitamin C and fiber; however, asparagus is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, folate, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Currants cover your daily vitamin C needs 39% more than asparagus.
- Asparagus contains 2 times less fiber than currants. Currants contain 4.3g of fiber, while asparagus contains 2.1g.
Food varieties used in this article are Currants, red and white, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +283.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +632.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1030% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +878% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +328.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +278.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +110.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +255.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +165.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +395.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +253% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 5.6mg | 39% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 41.6µg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.14mg | 14% |
| Folate | 8µg | 52µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 2.1g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.189mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.141mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.978mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.274mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 1g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 3.88g | 3% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 20kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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 contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)