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Asparagus vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Asparagus and Chinese broccoli

  • Asparagus has more Iron, and Copper, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 36% more than Asparagus.
  • Chinese broccoli has 4 times less Iron than Asparagus. Asparagus has 2.14mg of Iron, while Chinese broccoli has 0.56mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +282.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.1%

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% 45% 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 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.146mg
~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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more OtherOther +36.2%
~equal in Carbs ~3.81g
~equal in Water ~93.54g

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +560%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Chinese broccoli Opinion
Calories 20kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Protein 2.2g 1.14g Asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 5.6mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 1.78g 1.31g Asparagus
Carbs 3.88g 3.81g Asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Calcium 24mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 202mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 2.14mg 0.56mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.1g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.189mg 0.061mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.39mg Asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 41mg Asparagus
Sodium 2mg 7mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 38µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.48mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 2.3µg 1.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.095mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.437mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.159mg Asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.07mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 52µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 16mg 25.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.11g Asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.33g Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Chinese broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Asparagus
46%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.
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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.