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Garden asparagus vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Garden asparagus and Cocktail sauce

  • Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Cocktail sauce is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Cocktail sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 43% more.
  • Garden asparagus contains 9 times more Vitamin K than Cocktail sauce. Garden asparagus contains 41.6µg of Vitamin K, while Cocktail sauce contains 4.4µg.
  • Garden asparagus contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Asparagus, raw and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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 +157.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Copper +70.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Equal in Calcium - 26
Equal in Manganese - 0.148
Equal in Selenium - 2.2
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 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Iron +157.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Copper +70.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Equal in Calcium - 26
Equal in Manganese - 0.148
Equal in Selenium - 2.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.08
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 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.8%
Contains more Water +42%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +627.3%
Contains more Other +537.9%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +61.8%
Contains more Water +42%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +627.3%
Contains more Other +537.9%

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 Cocktail sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 2.2g 1.36g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 1.05g Cocktail sauce
Carbs 3.88g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 20kcal 124kcal Cocktail sauce
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 11.83g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 1.8g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 26mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 2.14mg 0.83mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 52mg 30mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 2mg 983mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.38mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.111mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.148mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 2.2µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 359IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 18µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1.08mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.021mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.047mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.82mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.068mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.08mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 17µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 4.4µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0g Cocktail sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden asparagus Cocktail sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 981mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.