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Asparagus vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between asparagus and cherry pie

  • Asparagus has more copper, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C; however, cherry pie is richer in selenium and monounsaturated fat.
  • Cherry pie covers your daily saturated fat needs 15% more than asparagus.
  • Cherry pie has 6 times less vitamin C than asparagus. Asparagus has 5.6mg of vitamin C, while cherry pie has 1mg.
  • Asparagus contains less saturated fat.
  • Cherry pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherry pie is 59, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.3%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +170%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +239.1%

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +460%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.148mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +103.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10066.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +892.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6394%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Cherry pie DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.247g 21%
Fats 0.12g 12.2g 19%
Calories 20kcal 270kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.314g 13%
Saturated fat 0.04g 2.985g 13%
Copper 0.189mg 0.077mg 12%
Carbs 3.88g 38.5g 12%
Selenium 2.3µg 7.8µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Sodium 2mg 191mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Folate 52µg 27µg 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1mg 5%
Iron 2.14mg 1.85mg 4%
Potassium 202mg 77mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.034mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.123mg 3%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.2mg 3%
Phosphorus 52mg 30mg 3%
Choline 16mg 3%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.276mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.125mg 1%
Protein 2.2g 2.8g 1%
Vitamin A 38µg 29µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 10mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 38.5g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.148mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.945g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.