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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 B1, Vitamin B6, and Copper, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +551.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
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
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
~equal in 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.
Asparagus Seaweed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Seaweed Opinion
Calories 20kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Protein 2.2g 1.68g Asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.56g Seaweed
Vitamin C 5.6mg 3mg Asparagus
Net carbs 1.78g 8.27g Seaweed
Carbs 3.88g 9.57g Seaweed
Magnesium 14mg 121mg Seaweed
Calcium 24mg 168mg Seaweed
Potassium 202mg 89mg Asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Sugar 1.88g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 2.1g 1.3g Asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.13mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 52mg 42mg Asparagus
Sodium 2mg 233mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 116IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 38µg 6µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.87mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.05mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.47mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.002mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 66µg Seaweed
Folate 52µg 180µg Seaweed
Choline 16mg 12.8mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.247g Asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.047g Asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.084mg 0.055mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.128mg 0.083mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.082mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.025mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.043mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.072mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.024mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Seaweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Asparagus
34%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.