Asparagus vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between asparagus and marrow-stem Kale
- Asparagus has more iron and copper; however, marrow-stem Kale is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, calcium, folate, fiber, and vitamin E.
- Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 330% more.
- Asparagus contains 5 times more iron than marrow-stem Kale. Asparagus contains 2.14mg of iron, while marrow-stem Kale contains 0.47mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Asparagus, raw and Collards, 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 | +355.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +316.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +164.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +530.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +560.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +950.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +148.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
0.61 g
Carbs:
5.42 g
Water:
89.62 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +408.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.3% |
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Water
~89.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.055 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.201 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +302% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 437.1µg | 330% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 35.3mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 251µg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.658mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 232mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.47mg | 21% |
| Folate | 52µg | 129µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.046mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 2.26mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.054mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.165mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 3.02g | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.742mg | 1% |
| Choline | 16mg | 23.2mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.201g | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 5.42g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.61g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 1.42g | N/A |
| Potassium | 202mg | 213mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.055g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.047mg | 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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120%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marrow-stem Kale is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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