Asparagus vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between asparagus and chicken sandwich
- Asparagus has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and copper, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Chicken sandwich covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 42% more than asparagus.
- Asparagus contains 24 times more vitamin A than chicken sandwich. While asparagus contains 756IU of vitamin A, chicken sandwich contains only 32IU.
- The amount of sodium in asparagus is lower.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of asparagus is 32, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.
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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 IronIron | +20.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +765.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +389.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +689.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +338% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +320.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +120.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 7.72mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 753mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 19.9µg | 32% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 16.28g | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 8.5µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.383mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 3.177g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 1.2mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 185mg | 19% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 11.19g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.067mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 250kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 35mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.481g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 2.123g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 2.41mg | 9% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 20.89g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.77mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.13µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 35.3mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.219mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Folate | 52µg | 47µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 245mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.61mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 1g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +640% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9225% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +438.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +365.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6254% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +400% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +21.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.97g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
