Asparagus vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between asparagus and cod?
- Asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, copper, and vitamin A, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3055% higher.
- Asparagus has 416 times more vitamin K than cod. Asparagus has 41.6µg of vitamin K, while cod has 0.1µg.
- Cod has a lower glycemic index than asparagus.
We used Asparagus, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +463.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +575% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +953.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +290.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1339.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +642.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55739.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +307.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +709.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +458.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +362% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 153mg | 3055% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 33.1µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.91µg | 38% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 0.1µg | 35% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 17.81g | 31% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.38mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 203mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.028mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.245mg | 12% |
| Folate | 52µg | 7µg | 11% |
| Choline | 16mg | 65.2mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 2.063mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.065mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 413mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 36IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 82kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.