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Asparagus vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between asparagus and fettuccine

  • Asparagus has more iron, folate, and vitamin B2, while fettuccine has more vitamin B3.
  • Asparagus covers your daily need for iron, 19% more than fettuccine.
  • Asparagus contains 9 times more folate than fettuccine. While asparagus contains 52µg of folate, fettuccine contains only 6µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in asparagus is lower.
  • Asparagus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of asparagus is 32, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains more IronIron +256.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +440%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%

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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +24%
Contains more ProteinProtein +181.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.8%
Contains more OtherOther +227.6%

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +700%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Fettuccine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Fettuccine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Copper 0.189mg 21%
Iron 2.14mg 0.6mg 19%
Folate 52µg 6µg 12%
Protein 2.2g 6.2g 8%
Sodium 2mg 166mg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.45mg 5%
Calories 20kcal 99kcal 4%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0.9g 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Phosphorus 52mg 25mg 4%
Fats 0.12g 2.7g 4%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.1mg 4%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.05mg 3%
Carbs 3.88g 14g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.9g 2%
Magnesium 14mg 6mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Potassium 202mg 168mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 12g N/A
Calcium 24mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 1.3g N/A
Fiber 2.1g 2g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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

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.