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Garden asparagus vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Garden asparagus and Pound cake

  • Garden asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, and Iron, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin B2.
  • Garden asparagus's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 33% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has 5 times more Copper than Pound cake. While Garden asparagus has 0.189mg of Copper, Pound cake has only 0.042mg.
  • Garden asparagus has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 Iron +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +350%
Contains more Manganese +43.6%
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains more Selenium +117.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +350%
Contains more Manganese +43.6%
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains more Selenium +117.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.8%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2347.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.8%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2347.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +260.3%
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Contains more Fats +11533.3%
Contains more Carbs +1282.5%
Contains more Other +163.8%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Water +260.3%
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Contains more Fats +11533.3%
Contains more Carbs +1282.5%
Contains more Other +163.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6738%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6738%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +203%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +13239.1%
Contains more Glucose +15.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +203%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +13239.1%
Contains more Glucose +15.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 2.2g 5g Pound cake
Fats 0.12g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 3.88g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 20kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 1g 0.33g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 33.36g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 0.6g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 2.14mg 1.48mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 202mg 149mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 377mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.43mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.042mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.11mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 756IU 241IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.65mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.036mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 42µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 41.6µg 1.7µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 0.084mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.128mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.104mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.031mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.115mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.049mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Garden asparagus
Trans Fat 0g 0.192g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 4.811g Garden asparagus
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden asparagus Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Garden asparagus
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.