Asparagus vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between asparagus and hot dogs
- Asparagus is higher in vitamin A, iron, and folate; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
- Asparagus has less saturated fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Frankfurter, meat.
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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 | +32.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +251.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +312.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +296.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +443.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +494.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +366.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21366.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +503.4% |
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Carbs
~4.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8708% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.57µg | 65% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1090mg | 47% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 25.76g | 39% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 7.666g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 4.404g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 11.386g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 77mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 206mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 12.5µg | 19% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 10.26g | 16% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 290kcal | 14% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.09mg | 13% |
| Folate | 52µg | 6µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 2.665mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.097mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.166mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.045mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.121mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 202mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 4.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
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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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.626g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
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.