Asparagus vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between asparagus and icing
- Asparagus is higher in iron, vitamin K, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B1, folate, and fiber; however, icing is richer in vitamin B2.
- Asparagus's daily need coverage for iron is 25% higher.
- Asparagus has less saturated fat.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index (32) than icing (51).
The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +494.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1237.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +671.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2200% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +344.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +398.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +220% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +595.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +518.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13425% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1649.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15802% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 7.951g | 53% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 16.23g | 25% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.16mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 13µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 67.89g | 21% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 418kcal | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 2.974g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.86g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.302mg | 12% |
| Folate | 52µg | 8µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.01mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 184mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 1.53mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 63.1g | 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% |
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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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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4%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.934g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
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)