Asparagus vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Asparagus and Carrot
- Asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Carrot is higher in Vitamin A.
- Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A needs 89% more than Asparagus.
- Carrot contains 7 times less Iron than Asparagus. Asparagus contains 2.14mg of Iron, while Carrot contains 0.3mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Carrots, 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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +613.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +320% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +215.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.5% |
~equal in
Water
~88.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.037g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +81.8% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1460.9% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0.59g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 41kcal |
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| Protein | 2.2g | 0.93g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.24g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 5.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.78g | 6.78g |
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| Carbs | 3.88g | 9.58g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 202mg | 320mg |
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 4.74g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.045mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.24mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 35mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 69mg |
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| Vitamin A | 756IU | 16706IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 835µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.66mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.143mg |
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| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 13.2µg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 16mg | 8.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.117g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.102mg |
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| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.069mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.04mg |
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| Fructose | 1g | 0.55g |
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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
28%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.