Asparagus vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between asparagus and pea raw
- Asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, and vitamin E; however, pea raw is higher in vitamin C, fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Pea raw covers your daily vitamin C needs 38% more than asparagus.
- Pea raw contains 9 times less vitamin E than asparagus. Asparagus contains 1.13mg of vitamin E, while pea raw contains 0.13mg.
- The glycemic index of pea raw is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Peas, green, 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 IronIron | +45.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +135.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +159.5% |
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 | +769.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +163.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +77.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +272.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +274% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +441.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +156.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2069.6% |
| 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 40mg | 38% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 24.8µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 5.7g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.41mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.266mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.47mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 108mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 2.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.169mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 5.42g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.24mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 14.45g | 4% |
| Folate | 52µg | 65µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 81kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 28.4mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.176mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.132mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 244mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.187g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 8.75g | N/A |
| Calcium | 24mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 38µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.071g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
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 richer in minerals?
Pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
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)
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.