Asparagus vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between asparagus and balsamic vinegar
- The amount of copper, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C in asparagus is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
- Asparagus covers your daily copper needs 18% more than balsamic vinegar.
- Asparagus contains less sugar.
- Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Vinegar, balsamic.
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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 | +16.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +197.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +626.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +575% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +173.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
Iron | 2.14mg | 0.72mg | 18% |
Copper | 0.189mg | 0.026mg | 18% |
Folate | 52µg | 13% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 11% | |
Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
Fructose | 1g | 7.38g | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 7% | |
Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 6% | |
Phosphorus | 52mg | 19mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 5% | |
Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
Carbs | 3.88g | 17.03g | 4% |
Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 202mg | 112mg | 3% |
Protein | 2.2g | 0.49g | 3% |
Calories | 20kcal | 88kcal | 3% |
Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.131mg | 1% |
Sodium | 2mg | 23mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.78g | 17.03g | N/A |
Magnesium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
Calcium | 24mg | 27mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.88g | 14.95g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +349% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +338.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +939.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
7.57 g
Fructose:
7.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1064.6% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +638% |
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