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Garden asparagus vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Garden asparagus and Red cabbage

  • Garden 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 Garden asparagus.
  • Garden asparagus contains 11 times more Copper than Red cabbage. While Garden 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.
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
6
:
4
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Copper +1011.8%
Contains more Selenium +283.3%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Copper +1011.8%
Contains more Selenium +283.3%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
7
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +917.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 38.2
Garden asparagus
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%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin E +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +917.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 38.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
2
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +89.9%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Equal in Water - 90.39
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +89.9%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Equal in Water - 90.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
0
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
0
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Sucrose +160.9%
Contains more Glucose +167.7%
Contains more Fructose +48%
Garden asparagus
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
Red cabbage
16% 46% 39%
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 Sucrose +160.9%
Contains more Glucose +167.7%
Contains more Fructose +48%

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 Red cabbage
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 2.2g 1.43g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.16g Red cabbage
Carbs 3.88g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 20kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1g 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 1.88g 3.83g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 2.1g
Calcium 24mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 2.14mg 0.8mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 52mg 30mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 243mg Red cabbage
Sodium 2mg 27mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.22mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.017mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 2.3µg 0.6µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.11mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.064mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.069mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.418mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.147mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 52µg 18µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 38.2µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.012mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.039mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.034mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.046mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.014mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.036mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.048mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.024mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Red cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Garden asparagus
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.