Asparagus vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are asparagus and garden rhubarb different?
- Asparagus is richer in iron, copper, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and phosphorus, while garden rhubarb is higher in calcium.
- Asparagus covers your daily need for iron, 24% more than garden rhubarb.
- Asparagus contains 9 times more copper than garden rhubarb. Asparagus contains 0.189mg of copper, while garden rhubarb contains 0.021mg.
- Asparagus has a higher glycemic index (32) than garden rhubarb (13).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +872.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +800% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +440% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +258.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +318.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +615% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +222.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +279.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +642.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +162.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42.9% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.54 g
Water:
93.61 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.3% |
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Water
~93.61g
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.099 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.22mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.021mg | 19% |
| Folate | 52µg | 7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 29.3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.27mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.024mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 288mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 6.1mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.196mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 1.1µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 21kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 4.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 2.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.099g | 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?
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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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden rhubarb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.