Asparagus vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are asparagus and crab stick different?
- Asparagus is higher in vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B1; however, crab stick is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for crab stick is 36% higher.
- Asparagus has less sodium.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index (32) than crab stick (50).
Asparagus, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +84.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +448.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +490.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1336.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +207.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +442.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +869.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +564.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +376.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 22.3µg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 0.4µg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 282mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.57µg | 24% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.39mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.032mg | 17% |
| Folate | 52µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 7.62g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 43mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.011mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 95kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 15g | 4% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.46g | 1% |
| Choline | 16mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.216g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.275g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.143g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 6.25g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0.62g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +283.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +286.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +289.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +186% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.5 g
Sucrose:
2.95 g
Glucose:
2.68 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +61.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1182.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +312.3% |
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Galactose
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