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Asparagus vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between asparagus and meatball

  • Asparagus has more vitamin K and vitamin A, while meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, choline, zinc, and fiber.
  • Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 66% more than asparagus.
  • The amount of sodium in asparagus is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Meatballs, meatless.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +561.5%
~equal in Calcium ~25mg
~equal in Iron ~2.16mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +555.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +452.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more WaterWater +60.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +854.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.2%
Contains more OtherOther +589.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9232%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.938mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Copper 0.189mg 0.706mg 57%
Phosphorus 52mg 344mg 42%
Protein 2.2g 21g 38%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 0µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 4.666g 31%
Sodium 2mg 550mg 24%
Fats 0.12g 9g 14%
Choline 16mg 88.4mg 13%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.8mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 2.5mg 10%
Fiber 2.1g 4.6g 10%
Calories 20kcal 197kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.2mg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Folate 52µg 78µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.04g 1.425g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.213mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.188g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1.73mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.8µg 3%
Potassium 202mg 180mg 1%
Carbs 3.88g 8g 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 3.4g N/A
Calcium 24mg 25mg 0%
Iron 2.14mg 2.16mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 1.25g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Asparagus
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.385g)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.