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Asparagus vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between asparagus and danish pastry?

  • Asparagus is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and copper, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% higher.
  • Asparagus has 6 times more vitamin K than danish pastry. Asparagus has 41.6µg of vitamin K, while danish pastry has 6.9µg.
  • Asparagus contains less saturated fat.
  • Asparagus has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

We used Asparagus, raw and Danish pastry, cheese 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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.1%
Contains more IronIron +18.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +721.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~35µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +196.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.6%
Contains more FatsFats +18150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +858.8%
Contains more OtherOther +158.6%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5050%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Danish pastry
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 Danish pastry DV% diff.
Fats 0.12g 21.9g 34%
Saturated fat 0.04g 6.794g 31%
Selenium 2.3µg 18.9µg 30%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 6.9µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.313g 28%
Calories 20kcal 374kcal 18%
Sodium 2mg 417mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.575g 17%
Protein 2.2g 8g 12%
Carbs 3.88g 37.2g 11%
Copper 0.189mg 0.089mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.26mg 9%
Phosphorus 52mg 108mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.351mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 2mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.35mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.19mg 4%
Fiber 2.1g 1g 4%
Iron 2.14mg 1.8mg 4%
Potassium 202mg 98mg 3%
Folate 52µg 60µg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.304mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 35mg 1%
Choline 16mg 20.1mg 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 6.95g N/A
Vitamin A 38µg 35µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.754g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.