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Asparagus vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between asparagus and condensed milk?

  • Asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, and copper, yet condensed milk is richer in phosphorus, calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and choline.
  • Asparagus's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 34% higher.
  • Asparagus has 13 times more copper than condensed milk. Asparagus has 0.189mg of copper, while condensed milk has 0.015mg.
  • Asparagus contains less saturated fat.
  • Asparagus has a lower glycemic index than condensed milk.

We used Asparagus, raw and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened 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.
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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more IronIron +1026.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2533.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1083.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +386.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +543.5%

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% 13% 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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6833.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +456.9%

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +243.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +259.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1302.1%
Contains more OtherOther +215.5%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +574%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Condensed milk DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 0.6µg 34%
Phosphorus 52mg 253mg 29%
Calcium 24mg 284mg 26%
Saturated fat 0.04g 5.486g 25%
Iron 2.14mg 0.19mg 24%
Selenium 2.3µg 14.8µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.416mg 21%
Copper 0.189mg 0.015mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.44µg 18%
Carbs 3.88g 54.4g 17%
Calories 20kcal 321kcal 15%
Choline 16mg 89.1mg 13%
Fats 0.12g 8.7g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Protein 2.2g 7.91g 11%
Folate 52µg 11µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.75mg 10%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.006mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.16mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.427g 6%
Sodium 2mg 127mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.21mg 5%
Potassium 202mg 371mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 74µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.09mg 4%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.94mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.051mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2.6mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.337g 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 54.4g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 54.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Condensed milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Asparagus
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.