Asparagus vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between asparagus and graham cracker
- Asparagus has more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, graham cracker has more manganese, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for graham cracker is 37% higher.
- Graham cracker has 378 times less vitamin A than asparagus. Asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, while graham cracker has 2IU.
- Asparagus is lower in sodium.
- Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index than asparagus.
Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +185.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +544.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +190.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +171.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +353.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 1.019mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 5.388g | 36% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 77.66g | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 14.3µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 4.439mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 3.78mg | 21% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 430kcal | 21% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 459mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 185mg | 19% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Fats | 0.12g | 10.6g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.317mg | 14% |
| Folate | 52µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.265mg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 6.69g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 1.633g | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 6.3µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 40mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 2.509g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.156mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.96mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 1.51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 5.9mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.055g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 1g | 0.99g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2649.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +204.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8733.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1901.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +186.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10676% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
46.56 g
Sucrose:
22.82 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
0.99 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +9821.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +60% |
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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