Garden asparagus vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Garden asparagus and Carrot
- Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
- Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 89% more than Garden asparagus.
- Carrot contains 7 times less Iron than Garden asparagus. Garden 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.
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Iron
+613.3%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+48.6%
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Sodium
-97.1%
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Zinc
+125%
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Copper
+320%
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Manganese
+10.5%
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Selenium
+2200%
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Calcium
+37.5%
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Potassium
+58.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.143
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Iron
+613.3%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+48.6%
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Sodium
-97.1%
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Zinc
+125%
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Copper
+320%
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Manganese
+10.5%
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Selenium
+2200%
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Calcium
+37.5%
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Potassium
+58.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.143
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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Vitamin E
+71.2%
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Vitamin B1
+116.7%
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Vitamin B2
+143.1%
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Folate
+173.7%
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Vitamin K
+215.2%
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Vitamin A
+2109.8%
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Vitamin B6
+51.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.9
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.983
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.273
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Vitamin E
+71.2%
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Vitamin B1
+116.7%
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Vitamin B2
+143.1%
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Folate
+173.7%
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Vitamin K
+215.2%
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Vitamin A
+2109.8%
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Vitamin B6
+51.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.9
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.983
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.273
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+136.6%
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+146.9%
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Other
+65.5%
Equal in Water - 88.29
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
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Protein
+136.6%
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+146.9%
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Other
+65.5%
Equal in Water - 88.29
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+134%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
Saturated Fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
Saturated Fat:
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.117 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+134%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+10.2%
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Fructose
+81.8%
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+1460.9%
Equal in Glucose - 0.59
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
1.43 g
Sucrose:
3.59 g
Glucose:
0.59 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+10.2%
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Fructose
+81.8%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+1460.9%
Equal in Glucose - 0.59
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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Net carbs | 1.78g | 6.78g |
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Protein | 2.2g | 0.93g |
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Fats | 0.12g | 0.24g |
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Carbs | 3.88g | 9.58g |
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Calories | 20kcal | 41kcal |
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Starch | 1.43g |
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Fructose | 1g | 0.55g |
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Sugar | 1.88g | 4.74g |
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Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g |
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Calcium | 24mg | 33mg |
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Iron | 2.14mg | 0.3mg |
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Magnesium | 14mg | 12mg |
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Phosphorus | 52mg | 35mg |
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Potassium | 202mg | 320mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 69mg |
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Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.24mg |
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Copper | 0.189mg | 0.045mg |
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Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.143mg |
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Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.1µg |
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Vitamin A | 756IU | 16706IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 38µg | 835µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.66mg |
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Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 5.9mg |
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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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Folate | 52µg | 19µg |
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Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 13.2µg |
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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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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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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%

98%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%

12%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.