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Dulce de Leche vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between dulce de Leche and asparagus?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, yet asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, and copper.
  • Asparagus's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 34% higher.
  • Asparagus contains less saturated fat.

We used Dulce de Leche 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
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 +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +945.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.4%
Contains more IronIron +1158.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +4625%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7800%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
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 AVitamin A +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +456.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +465%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3100%
Contains more FolateFolate +372.7%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.3µg 41.6µg 34%
Iron 0.17mg 2.14mg 25%
Calcium 251mg 24mg 23%
Copper 0.004mg 0.189mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.141mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.04g 20%
Phosphorus 193mg 52mg 20%
Carbs 55.35g 3.88g 17%
Calories 315kcal 20kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Choline 89.1mg 16mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.274mg 11%
Fats 7.35g 0.12g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.143mg 11%
Folate 11µg 52µg 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Protein 6.84g 2.2g 9%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.091mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1.13mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 2mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.978mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0g 5%
Potassium 350mg 202mg 4%
Vitamin A 74µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 5.6mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.05g 2%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.54mg 2%
Fructose 0.32g 1g 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Selenium 2.7µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 +210.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6025%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1326.5%
Contains more OtherOther +201.7%
Contains more WaterWater +224.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 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 +650%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +18060.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +161.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +212.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.