Asparagus vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are asparagus and rice pudding different?
- Asparagus is higher in iron, copper, folate, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin C; however, rice pudding is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for iron for asparagus is 22% higher.
- Asparagus contains 21 times more fiber than rice pudding. While asparagus contains 2.1g of fiber, rice pudding contains only 0.1g.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index (32) than rice pudding (59).
Asparagus, raw and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +55.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +478.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +950% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +42.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +700% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21.1% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
Iron | 2.14mg | 0.37mg | 22% |
Copper | 0.189mg | 0.018mg | 19% |
Folate | 52µg | 4µg | 12% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.24µg | 10% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 0.1g | 8% |
Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
Calcium | 24mg | 105mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
Carbs | 3.88g | 20.81g | 6% |
Sodium | 2mg | 109mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 52mg | 87mg | 5% |
Calories | 20kcal | 111kcal | 5% |
Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.035mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.967g | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.443mg | 3% |
Potassium | 202mg | 130mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
Protein | 2.2g | 3.29g | 2% |
Fats | 0.12g | 1.63g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.441g | 1% |
Selenium | 2.3µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 38µg | 46µg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.78g | 20.71g | N/A |
Magnesium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.06g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.115mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
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:
3.29 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
20.81 g
Water:
73.43 g
Other:
0.84 g
Contains more WaterWater | +27% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1258.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +436.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +44.8% |
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
0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20% |