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Asparagus vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Asparagus and Edamame

  • Asparagus has more Vitamin K, while Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, Choline, and Potassium.
  • Edamame covers your daily need of Folate 65% more than Asparagus.
  • Asparagus contains 2 times more Vitamin K than Edamame. While Asparagus contains 41.6µg of Vitamin K, Edamame contains only 26.7µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Edamame, frozen, 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 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +548.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.27mg

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% 45% 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 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +498.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +251.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~6.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.155mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.915mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +441.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.6%
Contains more OtherOther +108.6%

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
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4212%

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
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +733.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +387%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Edamame
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Edamame Opinion
Calories 20kcal 121kcal Edamame
Protein 2.2g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.12g 5.2g Edamame
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6.1mg Edamame
Net carbs 1.78g 3.71g Edamame
Carbs 3.88g 8.91g Edamame
Magnesium 14mg 64mg Edamame
Calcium 24mg 63mg Edamame
Potassium 202mg 436mg Edamame
Iron 2.14mg 2.27mg Edamame
Sugar 1.88g 2.18g Asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 5.2g Edamame
Copper 0.189mg 0.345mg Edamame
Zinc 0.54mg 1.37mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 52mg 169mg Edamame
Sodium 2mg 6mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 298IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 38µg 15µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.68mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 2.3µg 0.8µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.915mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.1mg Edamame
Vitamin K 41.6µg 26.7µg Asparagus
Folate 52µg 311µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Asparagus
Choline 16mg 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.62g Asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.156g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.084mg 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.128mg 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.104mg 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.031mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.115mg 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.049mg 0.267mg Edamame
Fructose 1g 0.12g Asparagus
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Edamame
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
28%
Asparagus
41%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients

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

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