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Asparagus vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between asparagus and powdered milk

  • Asparagus has more vitamin K, while powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, and selenium.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 135% more than asparagus.
  • Asparagus contains 19 times more vitamin K than powdered milk. While asparagus contains 41.6µg of vitamin K, powdered milk contains only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in asparagus is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +355.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +558.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +518.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1392.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +608.7%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1790.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +754.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +728.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +633.8%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +3674.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1096.4%
Contains more FatsFats +22158.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +890.2%
Contains more OtherOther +948.3%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1230%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Phosphorus 52mg 776mg 103%
Calcium 24mg 912mg 89%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 1.205mg 82%
Saturated fat 0.04g 16.742g 76%
Protein 2.2g 26.32g 48%
Fats 0.12g 26.71g 41%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 2.271mg 40%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 2.2µg 33%
Potassium 202mg 1330mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Selenium 2.3µg 16.3µg 25%
Zinc 0.54mg 3.34mg 25%
Vitamin A 38µg 258µg 24%
Calories 20kcal 496kcal 24%
Iron 2.14mg 0.47mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.924g 20%
Choline 16mg 117.4mg 18%
Magnesium 14mg 85mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.302mg 16%
Sodium 2mg 371mg 16%
Copper 0.189mg 0.08mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.283mg 12%
Carbs 3.88g 38.42g 12%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.04mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.665g 4%
Folate 52µg 37µg 4%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 8.6mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.646mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Powdered milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.702g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.