Asparagus vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between asparagus and fish sandwiches?
- Asparagus is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, and iron, yet fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 29% higher.
- Asparagus has 9 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. Asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches have 87IU.
- Asparagus contains less saturated fat.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.
We used Asparagus, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.
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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 | +42.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +682.6% |
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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +205.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 6.257g | 41% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 18µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.68µg | 28% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 602mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 13.6µg | 23% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 12.45g | 19% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 10.29g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.075mg | 13% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 257kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 35mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 1.949g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 116mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.5mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 26.69g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 2.15mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 2.595g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.264mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 28.9mg | 2% |
| Folate | 52µg | 46µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1.47g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 9IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 25.69g | N/A |
| Potassium | 202mg | 206mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | N/A |
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:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +367.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10275% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +587.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +267.2% |
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
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12414% |
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 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +84.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +47% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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