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Garden asparagus vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Garden asparagus and Cardoon

  • Garden asparagus has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Cardoon has more Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily need of Iron 18% more than Cardoon.
  • Garden asparagus contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Cardoon. While Garden asparagus contains 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, Cardoon contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Garden asparagus is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Cardoon, 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 Iron +205.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +98%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +205.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +98%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +62%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +30.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +214.3%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Other +94.8%
Equal in Carbs - 4.07
Equal in Water - 94
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +214.3%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Other +94.8%
Equal in Carbs - 4.07
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 2.47g Cardoon
Protein 2.2g 0.7g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.1g Garden asparagus
Carbs 3.88g 4.07g Cardoon
Calories 20kcal 17kcal Garden asparagus
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Cardoon
Fiber 2.1g 1.6g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 2.14mg 0.7mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 52mg 23mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 2mg 170mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.17mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.158mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 2.3µg 0.2µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 0IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.02mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.03mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.3mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Folate 52µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.041g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden asparagus Cardoon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Garden asparagus
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.