Asparagus vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between asparagus and nori?
- Asparagus is higher in vitamin K and fiber, yet nori is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Nori's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 89% more.
- Asparagus has 10 times more vitamin K than nori. While asparagus has 41.6µg of vitamin K, nori has only 4µg.
We used Asparagus, raw and Seaweed, laver, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +191.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +525.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +940% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +596.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +584.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +550% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 39mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.988mg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 4µg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 260µg | 25% |
| Folate | 52µg | 146µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.446mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.264mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.3g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 5.81g | 7% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 356mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.05mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.159mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.521mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 1.47mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 10.4mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 35kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 5.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 4.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.061g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.