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Garden asparagus vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Garden asparagus and Marshmallow?

  • Garden asparagus is richer than Marshmallow in Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Garden asparagus's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 35% more.

We used Asparagus, raw and Candies, marshmallows types in this article.

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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 +700%
Contains more Iron +830.4%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +3940%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +94.8%
Contains more Manganese +1875%
Contains more Selenium +35.3%
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% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +830.4%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +3940%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +94.8%
Contains more Manganese +1875%
Contains more Selenium +35.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2933.3%
Contains more Folate +5100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2933.3%
Contains more Folate +5100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Water +468.4%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +1995.4%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Water +468.4%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +1995.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 2.2g 1.8g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.2g Marshmallow
Carbs 3.88g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 20kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 57.56g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 0.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 3mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 0.23mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 8mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 5mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 80mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.04mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.097mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.008mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 1.7µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 0IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.001mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.001mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.078mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.005mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.003mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 1µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 0µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.035mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.028mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.066mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.077mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.015mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.042mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.05mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.017mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.056g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.047g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.