Asparagus vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between asparagus and sauerkraut
- Asparagus has more vitamin K, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B3; however, sauerkraut is richer in vitamin C.
- Sauerkraut covers your daily sodium needs 29% more than asparagus.
- Sauerkraut has 8 times less vitamin E than asparagus. Asparagus has 1.13mg of vitamin E, while sauerkraut has 0.14mg.
- Asparagus contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.
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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 | +18.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +184.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +283.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
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 | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +707.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +581% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +540.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +583.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +194.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +220% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +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:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +270.7% |
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Water
~92.52g
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
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.067 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34% |
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:
0.14 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +364.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2400% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2mg | 661mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 13µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.021mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 14.7mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.096mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.022mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.47mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Folate | 52µg | 24µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.143mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.9g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 0.91g | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 10.4mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 19kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 4.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 1.38g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
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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
25%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)