Asparagus vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between asparagus and kumquat
- Asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin E; however, kumquat is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
- Kumquat covers your daily vitamin C needs 43% more than asparagus.
- Kumquat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kumquat is 67, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Kumquats, raw.
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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 IronIron | +148.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +98.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +217.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +173.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +153.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +653.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +286.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +205.9% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +90.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +683.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 43.9mg | 43% |
Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 0µg | 35% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 6.5g | 18% |
Iron | 2.14mg | 0.86mg | 16% |
Copper | 0.189mg | 0.095mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.037mg | 9% |
Folate | 52µg | 17µg | 9% |
Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 52mg | 19mg | 5% |
Carbs | 3.88g | 15.9g | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
Calcium | 24mg | 62mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
Selenium | 2.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.429mg | 3% |
Calories | 20kcal | 71kcal | 3% |
Vitamin A | 38µg | 15µg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.171g | 1% |
Choline | 16mg | 8.4mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.12g | 0.86g | 1% |
Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.208mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
Protein | 2.2g | 1.88g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.78g | 9.4g | N/A |
Potassium | 202mg | 186mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.88g | 9.36g | N/A |
Sodium | 2mg | 10mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.103g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.154g | 0% |
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +17% |
Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +616.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +309.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242% |