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Asparagus vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between asparagus and pineapple cake

  • Asparagus has more copper, vitamin A, and iron; however, pineapple cake is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, calcium, and manganese.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12738% more than asparagus.
  • Pineapple cake has 3 times less vitamin A than asparagus. Asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, while pineapple cake has 253IU.
  • Asparagus contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.4%
Contains more IronIron +44.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +308.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106893%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +188.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.1%
Contains more FatsFats +9983.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1201.5%
Contains more OtherOther +175.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6464%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Pineapple cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 153mg 12738%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.282g 22%
Fats 0.12g 12.1g 18%
Carbs 3.88g 50.5g 16%
Calories 20kcal 319kcal 15%
Sodium 2mg 319mg 14%
Selenium 2.3µg 9.4µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.194g 13%
Saturated fat 0.04g 2.915g 13%
Copper 0.189mg 0.087mg 11%
Calcium 24mg 120mg 10%
Iron 2.14mg 1.48mg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.35mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Folate 52µg 26µg 7%
Fiber 2.1g 0.8g 5%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.2mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.034mg 4%
Phosphorus 52mg 82mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin A 38µg 62µg 3%
Protein 2.2g 3.5g 3%
Potassium 202mg 112mg 3%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.31mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.156mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.202mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.19mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 49.7g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Pineapple cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Asparagus
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.875g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.