Asparagus vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between asparagus and peas?
- Asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, and vitamin E, yet peas are richer in vitamin B5, manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
- Peas' daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3055% higher.
- Asparagus has 8 times more Vitamin E than peas. Asparagus has 1.13mg of Vitamin E, while peas have 0.14mg.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index than peas.
We used Asparagus, raw and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +39% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +232.3% |
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 | +707.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +153.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55739.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.6% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +302.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104% |
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Saturated Fat
~0.039g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +143.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2169.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 84kcal |
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| Protein | 2.2g | 5.36g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.22g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 14.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.78g | 10.13g |
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| Carbs | 3.88g | 15.63g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 202mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.54mg |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 5.93g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 5.5g |
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| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.173mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 756IU | 801IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.14mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.525mg |
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| Selenium | 2.3µg | 1.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.149mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 2.021mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 25.9µg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 63µg |
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| Choline | 16mg | 29.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.019g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.102g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.201mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.193mg |
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| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.314mg |
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| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.081mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.198mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.232mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.105mg |
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| Fructose | 1g | 0.41g |
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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
28%
738%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)