Asparagus vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between asparagus and blueberries
- Asparagus is higher in iron, vitamin K, copper, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, blueberries are richer in manganese.
- Asparagus's daily need coverage for iron is 23% higher.
- Asparagus has 14 times more vitamin A than blueberries. While asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, blueberries have only 54IU.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index (32) than blueberries (53).
The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Blueberries, raw.
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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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +664.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +231.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +237.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +98.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +286.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +243.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +115.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +73.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +197.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +175% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +109.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +650.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +397% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.28mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 19.3µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.057mg | 15% |
| Folate | 52µg | 6µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.037mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.336mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 1g | 4.97g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 9.7mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 77mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.57mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.418mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 14.49g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 0.74g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 57kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.146g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 9.96g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)