Asparagus vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between asparagus and figs
- The amount of vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and phosphorus in asparagus is higher than in figs.
- Asparagus covers your daily vitamin K needs 31% more than figs.
- Figs have 10 times less vitamin E than asparagus. Asparagus has 1.13mg of vitamin E, while figs have 0.11mg.
- Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Figs, raw.
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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 | +478.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +170% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +260% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1050% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +180% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +442.9% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +927.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +182% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +785.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +240.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 4.7µg | 31% |
Iron | 2.14mg | 0.37mg | 22% |
Copper | 0.189mg | 0.07mg | 13% |
Folate | 52µg | 6µg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
Carbs | 3.88g | 19.18g | 5% |
Phosphorus | 52mg | 14mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 2mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 38µg | 7µg | 3% |
Protein | 2.2g | 0.75g | 3% |
Calories | 20kcal | 74kcal | 3% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 2.9g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
Choline | 16mg | 4.7mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.144g | 1% |
Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.128mg | 1% |
Potassium | 202mg | 232mg | 1% |
Calcium | 24mg | 35mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.12g | 0.3g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.78g | 16.28g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.88g | 16.26g | N/A |
Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.06g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.066g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.115mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +394.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188% |