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Garden asparagus vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Garden asparagus and Kielbasa

  • Garden asparagus has more Iron, and Fiber, however, Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily Sodium needs 52% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Kielbasa has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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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 Iron +72.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
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 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +72.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Protein +495.5%
Contains more Fats +14566.7%
Contains more Other +486.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.9
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Protein +495.5%
Contains more Fats +14566.7%
Contains more Other +486.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4560%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4560%

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 Kielbasa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 2.2g 13.1g Kielbasa
Fats 0.12g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.88g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 20kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 0g Kielbasa
Fiber 2.1g 0g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 1.24mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 1200mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 0IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 6.23g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Kielbasa
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
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.