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Asparagus vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between asparagus and biscuits?

  • Asparagus is higher in vitamin A and copper, yet biscuits are higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 31% more.
  • Asparagus has 9 times more vitamin A than biscuits. While asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, biscuits have only 82IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in asparagus is lower.
  • The glycemic index of asparagus is lower.

We used Asparagus, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +879.2%
Contains more IronIron +35.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +747.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.285mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +222.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13483.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1049.5%
Contains more OtherOther +451.7%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8226%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Biscuit
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Selenium 2.3µg 19.5µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 4.163g 27%
Sodium 2mg 580mg 25%
Fats 0.12g 16.3g 25%
Calcium 24mg 235mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.04g 4.324g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.356mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.93g 17%
Calories 20kcal 353kcal 17%
Phosphorus 52mg 164mg 16%
Carbs 3.88g 44.6g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.31mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 2.949mg 12%
Copper 0.189mg 0.082mg 12%
Iron 2.14mg 2.9mg 10%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.378mg 10%
Protein 2.2g 7g 10%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.035mg 4%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Folate 52µg 61µg 2%
Potassium 202mg 121mg 2%
Fiber 2.1g 1.5g 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 2.18g N/A
Zinc 0.54mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.285mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.