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Asparagus vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between asparagus and apple strudel

  • Asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate; however, apple strudel is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Asparagus covers your daily vitamin K needs 32% more than apple strudel.
  • Apple strudel contains 25 times less vitamin A than asparagus. Asparagus contains 756IU of vitamin A, while apple strudel contains 30IU.
  • Asparagus has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of apple strudel is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Strudel, apple.

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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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.6%
Contains more IronIron +409.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +530%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.2%

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1334.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.27mg
~equal in Choline ~17.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +114.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +9233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +959.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10530%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Apple strudel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Apple strudel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 5.315g 35%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 2.9µg 32%
Iron 2.14mg 0.42mg 22%
Copper 0.189mg 0.03mg 18%
Fats 0.12g 11.2g 17%
Calories 20kcal 274kcal 13%
Carbs 3.88g 41.1g 12%
Saturated fat 0.04g 2.044g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.025mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.267g 8%
Lysine 0.104mg 153mg 7%
Selenium 2.3µg 6.1µg 7%
Sodium 2mg 135mg 6%
Folate 52µg 28µg 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.7mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.33mg 4%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.19mg 3%
Phosphorus 52mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.046mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Potassium 202mg 149mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1.42mg 2%
Protein 2.2g 3.3g 2%
Calcium 24mg 15mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 9mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 25.75g N/A
Fiber 2.1g 2.2g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.27mg 0%
Choline 16mg 17.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Apple strudel
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
25%
Asparagus
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.004g)
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 is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.