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Garden asparagus vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garden asparagus and Nachos different?

  • Garden asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, and Folate, however, Nachos are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Nachos is 21% higher.
  • Garden asparagus contains 5 times more Folate than Nachos. While Garden asparagus contains 52µg of Folate, Nachos contain only 10µg.
  • Garden asparagus has less Saturated Fat.

Asparagus, raw and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese are the varieties used 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 Iron +185.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +195.3%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.8%
Contains more Potassium +79.2%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +273.9%
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +195.3%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.8%
Contains more Potassium +79.2%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +273.9%

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +420%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +420%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +149.3%
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Fats +17816.7%
Contains more Carbs +799.7%
Contains more Other +222.4%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Water +149.3%
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Fats +17816.7%
Contains more Carbs +799.7%
Contains more Other +222.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9980%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9980%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +130.4%
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
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +130.4%
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 Nachos
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 2.2g 4.32g Nachos
Fats 0.12g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 3.88g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 20kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 1g 0g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 2.17g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 24mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 2.14mg 0.75mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 52mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 202mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 2mg 313mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.189mg 0.064mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 2.3µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 756IU 21IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 5µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.1mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.123mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.133mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.63mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 52µg 10µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 41.6µg 19.3µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.084mg 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.128mg 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.104mg 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.031mg 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.115mg 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.049mg 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Garden asparagus
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 2.173g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.