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Garden asparagus vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden asparagus and Maitake mushrooms

  • Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C, however, Maitake mushrooms has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Maitake mushrooms is 187% higher.

Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, 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 Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +613.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Manganese +167.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Potassium - 204
Equal in Selenium - 2.2
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 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +613.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Manganese +167.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Potassium - 204
Equal in Selenium - 2.2

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 E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.27
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% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Equal in Water - 90.37
Equal in Other - 0.53
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Equal in Water - 90.37
Equal in Other - 0.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +167.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
84% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +167.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Maitake mushrooms
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 2.2g 1.94g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.19g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 3.88g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 20kcal 31kcal Maitake mushrooms
Fructose 1g 0g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 2.07g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 24mg 1mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 0.3mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 202mg 204mg Maitake mushrooms
Sodium 2mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.54mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.189mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.158mg 0.059mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 2.2µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 0IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.01mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.27mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.056mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 21µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 0µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.084mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.055mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.08mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.09mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.015mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.06mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.1mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.045mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden asparagus Maitake mushrooms
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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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