Asparagus vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between Asparagus and Onion
- The amount of Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B3 in Asparagus is higher than in Onion.
- Asparagus covers your daily need of Vitamin K 34% more than Onion.
- Asparagus contains 57 times more Vitamin E than Onion. While Asparagus contains 1.13mg of Vitamin E, Onion contains only 0.02mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Onions, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +919% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +384.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +360% |
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 AVitamin A | +37700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +743.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +162.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140.7% |
~equal in
Water
~89.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +194.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.042g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +330.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +203.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +29% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 20kcal | 40kcal |
|
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.1g |
|
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.1g |
|
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 7.4mg |
|
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 7.64g |
|
| Carbs | 3.88g | 9.34g |
|
| Magnesium | 14mg | 10mg |
|
| Calcium | 24mg | 23mg |
|
| Potassium | 202mg | 146mg |
|
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.21mg |
|
| Sugar | 1.88g | 4.24g |
|
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.7g |
|
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.039mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.17mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 29mg |
|
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 756IU | 2IU |
|
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.02mg |
|
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.129mg |
|
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.5µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.046mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.027mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.116mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.123mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.12mg |
|
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 0.4µg |
|
| Folate | 52µg | 19µg |
|
| Choline | 16mg | 6.1mg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.042g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.013g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.017g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.014mg |
|
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.021mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.014mg |
|
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.025mg |
|
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.039mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.002mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.025mg |
|
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.021mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.014mg |
|
| Fructose | 1g | 1.29g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
28%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)