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Garden asparagus vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden asparagus and Graham cracker

  • Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, however, Graham cracker has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Graham cracker is 37% higher.
  • Graham cracker has 3 times less Vitamin K than Garden asparagus. Garden asparagus has 41.6µg of Vitamin K, while Graham cracker has 14.3µg.
  • Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat.

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 Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +11.2%
Contains more Calcium +220.8%
Contains more Iron +76.6%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +544.9%
Contains more Selenium +173.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +11.2%
Contains more Calcium +220.8%
Contains more Iron +76.6%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +544.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +37700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +75%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +37700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2649.9%
Contains more Protein +204.1%
Contains more Fats +8733.3%
Contains more Carbs +1901.5%
Contains more Other +186.2%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +2649.9%
Contains more Protein +204.1%
Contains more Fats +8733.3%
Contains more Carbs +1901.5%
Contains more Other +186.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10676%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10676%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9821.7%
Contains more Glucose +60%
Equal in Fructose - 0.99
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
65% 32%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9821.7%
Contains more Glucose +60%
Equal in Fructose - 0.99

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 2.2g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 0.12g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 3.88g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 20kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 1g 0.99g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 24.85g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 24mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.14mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 14mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 52mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 202mg 170mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 459mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.189mg 0.17mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 2.3µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 756IU 2IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 52µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 41.6µg 14.3µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 1.633g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Graham cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Garden asparagus
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.