Asparagus vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between asparagus and apples
- Apples contain less vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 than asparagus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for asparagus is 33% higher.
- Apples have 18 times less iron than asparagus. Asparagus has 2.14mg of iron, while apples have 0.12mg.
Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1683.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +372.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +351.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +527.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +741.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +442.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +974.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +349.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1790.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +370.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +746.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +255.9% |
~equal in
Water
~85.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.051g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +800% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +273.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +490% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 2.2µg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.12mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.027mg | 18% |
| Folate | 52µg | 3µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.017mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.026mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 1g | 5.9g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.035mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 0.26g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 13.81g | 3% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 52kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 4.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 10.39g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)