Asparagus vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Asparagus and Ginger?
- Asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E, yet Ginger is higher in Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
- Asparagus's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 35% more.
- Asparagus has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Ginger. While Asparagus has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, Ginger has only 0.025mg.
We used Asparagus, raw and Ginger root, raw types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +207.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +334.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +472% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +314.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +525% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +358% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 80kcal |
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| Protein | 2.2g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 5mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.78g | 15.77g |
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| Carbs | 3.88g | 17.77g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 202mg | 415mg |
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin A | 756IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.229mg |
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| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 16mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.203g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.154g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.154g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.074mg |
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| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.057mg |
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| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.045mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.073mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.03mg |
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| Fructose | 1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.