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Asparagus vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between asparagus and cream cracker

  • Asparagus has more vitamin K; however, cream cracker is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Cream cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 66% more.
  • Asparagus contains 2 times more vitamin K than cream cracker. Asparagus contains 41.6µg of vitamin K, while cream cracker contains 17.9µg.
  • Asparagus contains less saturated fat.
  • Cream cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cracker is 65, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Asparagus, raw and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more IronIron +244.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +392.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313%
~equal in Calcium ~26mg

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 0% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +132.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +186.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +1994.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1563.7%
Contains more OtherOther +524.1%

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4800%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
85% 10% 2%
Starch: 51.87 g
Sucrose: 6.22 g
Glucose: 0.92 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.27 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2604.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +41.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.95g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Cream cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals 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 Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 2.14mg 7.38mg 66%
Sodium 2mg 1148mg 50%
Fats 0.12g 20.37g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.625g 27%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.778mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 5.08mg 26%
Saturated fat 0.04g 5.362g 24%
Folate 52µg 149µg 24%
Calories 20kcal 484kcal 23%
Starch 51.87g 21%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 17.9µg 20%
Carbs 3.88g 64.55g 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.45g 16%
Selenium 2.3µg 9.5µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.298mg 13%
Protein 2.2g 7.01g 10%
Copper 0.189mg 0.111mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.24mg 8%
Phosphorus 52mg 98mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.462mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1.59mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Potassium 202mg 129mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.065mg 2%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.66mg 1%
Fiber 2.1g 2.4g 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 62.15g N/A
Calcium 24mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 9.37g N/A
Trans fat 0g 3.969g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 1g 0.95g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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