Asparagus vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Asparagus and Red cabbage
- Asparagus has more Copper, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- Red cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 57% more than Asparagus.
- Asparagus contains 11 times more Copper than Red cabbage. While Asparagus contains 0.189mg of Copper, Red cabbage contains only 0.017mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Cabbage, red, raw.
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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 IronIron | +167.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1011.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +283.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +927.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +917.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.7% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.1% |
~equal in
Water
~90.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.6 g
Glucose:
1.74 g
Fructose:
1.48 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +160.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +167.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +48% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 31kcal |
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| Protein | 2.2g | 1.43g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.16g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 57mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.78g | 5.27g |
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| Carbs | 3.88g | 7.37g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 202mg | 243mg |
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 3.83g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.1g | |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.017mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 30mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 756IU | 1116IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.243mg |
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| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.147mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 16mg | 17.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.08g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.039mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.034mg |
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| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.046mg |
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| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.049mg |
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| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.048mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.024mg |
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| Fructose | 1g | 1.48g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
28%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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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