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Garden asparagus vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Garden asparagus and Chinook salmon

  • Garden asparagus is higher in Iron, and Copper, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 120% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has 4 times more Copper than Chinook salmon. While Garden asparagus has 0.189mg of Copper, Chinook salmon has only 0.053mg.
  • Garden asparagus has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Iron +135.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +256.6%
Contains more Manganese +731.6%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +613.5%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Selenium +1934.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +135.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +256.6%
Contains more Manganese +731.6%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +613.5%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Selenium +1934.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56

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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Contains more Vitamin A +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Folate +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +927.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Folate +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +927.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Contains more Protein +1069.1%
Contains more Fats +11050%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Contains more Protein +1069.1%
Contains more Fats +11050%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5224%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5224%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 0g Garden asparagus
Protein 2.2g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 0.12g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 3.88g 0g Garden asparagus
Calories 20kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Chinook salmon
Fiber 2.1g 0g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 2.14mg 0.91mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 52mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 202mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 2mg 60mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.189mg 0.053mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.019mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 756IU 496IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 4.1mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.044mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 52µg 35µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.084mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.075mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0.128mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.104mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.031mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.115mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.049mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 3.214g Garden asparagus
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.662g Chinook salmon

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Low Calories 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
29%
Garden asparagus
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.