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Garden asparagus vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Garden asparagus and Milk

  • Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin E , while Milk has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin D.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily need of Vitamin K 35% more than Milk.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 Iron +7033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +1790%
Contains more Manganese +5166.7%
Contains more Calcium +420.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.7%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
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 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +7033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +1790%
Contains more Manganese +5166.7%
Contains more Calcium +420.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.7%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%

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.
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Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +951.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +940%
Contains more Vitamin K +41500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +951.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +940%
Contains more Vitamin K +41500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.2%
Contains more Fats +708.3%
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Equal in Water - 89.92
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +53.2%
Contains more Fats +708.3%
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Equal in Water - 89.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Milk
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Milk Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 4.99g Milk
Protein 2.2g 3.37g Milk
Fats 0.12g 0.97g Milk
Carbs 3.88g 4.99g Milk
Calories 20kcal 42kcal Milk
Fructose 1g 0g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 5.2g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 0g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 125mg Milk
Iron 2.14mg 0.03mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 95mg Milk
Potassium 202mg 150mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 44mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.42mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.01mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.003mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 756IU 196IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.01mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.02mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.185mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.093mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.037mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 5µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 41.6µg 0.1µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.084mg 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.128mg 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.104mg 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.031mg 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.115mg 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.049mg 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.633g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.277g Milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.035g Garden asparagus
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients

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

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