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Asparagus vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between asparagus and poppy seed

  • Asparagus has more vitamin K; however, poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 285% higher.
  • Asparagus has a higher glycemic index than poppy seed.

Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2378.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5891.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.9%
Contains more IronIron +356.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +760.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1363%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1573.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4144.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +487%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +460%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +497.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.896mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +1466.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +717.7%
Contains more FatsFats +34533.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +625%
Contains more OtherOther +998.3%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57038%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +75.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +244.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +913%
~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.
Asparagus Poppy seed
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.158mg 6.707mg 285%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 28.569g 190%
Copper 0.189mg 1.627mg 160%
Calcium 24mg 1438mg 141%
Phosphorus 52mg 870mg 117%
Iron 2.14mg 9.76mg 95%
Magnesium 14mg 347mg 79%
Fiber 2.1g 19.5g 70%
Zinc 0.54mg 7.9mg 67%
Fats 0.12g 41.56g 64%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.854mg 59%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 0µg 35%
Protein 2.2g 17.99g 32%
Calories 20kcal 525kcal 25%
Saturated fat 0.04g 4.517g 20%
Selenium 2.3µg 13.5µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.982g 15%
Potassium 202mg 719mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.247mg 12%
Carbs 3.88g 28.13g 8%
Folate 52µg 82µg 8%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1.77mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.324mg 1%
Fructose 1g 0.29g 1%
Choline 16mg 8.8mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.896mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.471mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.477g)
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.

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.