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Garden asparagus vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garden asparagus and Garden rhubarb different?

  • Garden asparagus is richer in Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Garden rhubarb is higher in Calcium.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily need of Iron 24% more than Garden rhubarb.
  • Garden asparagus contains 9 times more Copper than Garden rhubarb. Garden asparagus contains 0.189mg of Copper, while Garden rhubarb contains 0.021mg.

Asparagus, raw and Rhubarb, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +872.7%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Selenium +109.1%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +24.1%
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 26% 9% 9% 6% 26% 1% 3% 7% 26% 6%
Contains more Iron +872.7%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Selenium +109.1%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +24.1%

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 +641.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.2%
Contains more Folate +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +42%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
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 7% 6% 0% 27% 5% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 0% 74%
Contains more Vitamin A +641.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.2%
Contains more Folate +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +42%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +17%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Equal in Water - 93.61
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +17%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Equal in Water - 93.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%

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 Garden rhubarb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Garden rhubarb Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 2.74g Garden rhubarb
Protein 2.2g 0.9g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.2g Garden rhubarb
Carbs 3.88g 4.54g Garden rhubarb
Calories 20kcal 21kcal Garden rhubarb
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 1.1g Garden rhubarb
Fiber 2.1g 1.8g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 86mg Garden rhubarb
Iron 2.14mg 0.22mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 288mg Garden rhubarb
Sodium 2mg 4mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.1mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.021mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.196mg Garden rhubarb
Selenium 2.3µg 1.1µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 102IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 5µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.27mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 8mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.02mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.03mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.3mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.085mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.024mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 7µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 29.3µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.053g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.039g Garden rhubarb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.099g Garden rhubarb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Garden rhubarb
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
12%
Garden rhubarb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
12%
Garden rhubarb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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 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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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