Asparagus vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between asparagus and pancake
- Asparagus has more copper and vitamin A; however, pancake has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pancake is 23% higher.
- Pancake has 4 times less copper than asparagus. Asparagus has 0.189mg of copper, while pancake has 0.049mg.
- Asparagus is lower in saturated fat.
- Pancake has a higher glycemic index than asparagus.
Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +53% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +285.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +812.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +547.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +1766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7983.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +629.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +365.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8794% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 4.447g | 29% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 14.9µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 219mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 439mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.049mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 9.7g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 159mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.281mg | 11% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 227kcal | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 2.122g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 28.3g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Protein | 2.2g | 6.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 2.474g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.201mg | 5% |
| Folate | 52µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 1.567mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.405mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 54µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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.