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Asparagus vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between asparagus and cream pie

  • Asparagus is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, iron, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; however, cream pie is richer in selenium.
  • Cream pie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% higher.
  • Asparagus has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains more IronIron +43.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.161mg

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% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +337.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +174.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more FatsFats +18575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +890.7%
Contains more OtherOther +86.2%

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2198%

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 pie
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Cream pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.04g 12.449g 56%
Fats 0.12g 22.41g 34%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 9.5µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.336g 18%
Calories 20kcal 353kcal 17%
Carbs 3.88g 38.44g 12%
Sodium 2mg 266mg 11%
Folate 52µg 19µg 8%
Iron 2.14mg 1.49mg 8%
Copper 0.189mg 0.118mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.149g 7%
Selenium 2.3µg 6µg 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.02mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.087mg 5%
Fiber 2.1g 0.8g 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 79mg 4%
Calcium 24mg 66mg 4%
Protein 2.2g 4.15g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.605mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.232mg 1%
Potassium 202mg 161mg 1%
Vitamin A 38µg 46µg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 19mg 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.44mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 1.88g 27.39g N/A
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1.09mg 0%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.161mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 2.49g N/A
Choline 16mg 17.9mg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream pie
Cream pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.409g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.