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Garden asparagus vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden asparagus and Nopales

  • Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , however, Nopales has more Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Garden asparagus is 30% higher.

Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Nopales, 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 Iron +262.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +116%
Contains more Copper +263.5%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Contains more Calcium +583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Manganese +189.2%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +262.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +116%
Contains more Copper +263.5%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Contains more Calcium +583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Manganese +189.2%

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 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +684.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.1%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +684.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.5%
Contains more Other +96.6%
Equal in Water - 94.12
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.5%
Contains more Other +96.6%
Equal in Water - 94.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 1.13g Garden asparagus
Protein 2.2g 1.32g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.09g Garden asparagus
Carbs 3.88g 3.33g Garden asparagus
Calories 20kcal 16kcal Garden asparagus
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 2.1g 2.2g Nopales
Calcium 24mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 2.14mg 0.59mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 52mg 16mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 257mg Nopales
Sodium 2mg 21mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.25mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.052mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 457IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 23µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 9.3mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.012mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.041mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.41mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.167mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.07mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 5.3µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.014mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.04mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.077mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.059mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.015mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.059mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.025mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.05g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.