Asparagus vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between asparagus and seaweed?
- Asparagus is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet seaweed is richer in folate, magnesium, vitamin K, calcium, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for folate is 32% higher.
- Asparagus has 46 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. Asparagus has 0.091mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed has 0.002mg.
- Asparagus contains less sodium.
We used Asparagus, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +127% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +764.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.6% |
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 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +58.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +246.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +366.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1039.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.047g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 52µg | 180µg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 121mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 66µg | 20% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 168mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 2.85mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.642mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.002mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.23mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 9.57g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.247g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.68g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.56g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
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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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.207g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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