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Asparagus vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between asparagus and pudding

  • Asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, and copper; however, pudding is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D.
  • Asparagus covers your daily vitamin K needs 34% more than pudding.
  • Pudding has 13 times less folate than asparagus. Asparagus has 52µg of folate, while pudding has 4µg.
  • Asparagus contains less saturated fat.
  • Pudding has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pudding is 47, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains more IronIron +529.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +341.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.9%

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 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~39µg

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
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406.2%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Pudding
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Asparagus Pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 0.3µg 34%
Iron 2.14mg 0.34mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Folate 52µg 4µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.038mg 9%
Copper 0.189mg 0.111mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.04g 1.81g 8%
Calcium 24mg 106mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Phosphorus 52mg 87mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.03mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.133mg 5%
Calories 20kcal 120kcal 5%
Carbs 3.88g 19.64g 5%
Fiber 2.1g 0.8g 5%
Fats 0.12g 3.15g 5%
Sodium 2mg 98mg 4%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.097mg 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 3.7µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Protein 2.2g 3.16g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.819g 2%
Potassium 202mg 150mg 2%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.48mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.18g 1%
Choline 16mg 11.3mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.326mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.157mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin A 38µg 39µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Pudding
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
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.