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Asparagus vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between asparagus and shark raw?

  • Asparagus is richer in vitamin K, copper, iron, and folate, yet shark raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 62% higher.
  • Asparagus has 416 times more vitamin K than shark raw. Asparagus has 41.6µg of vitamin K, while shark raw has 0.1µg.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than asparagus.

We used Asparagus, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +154.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +472.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +953.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1487%

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% 13% 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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41500%
Contains more FolateFolate +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +306.3%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Shark raw DV% diff.
Selenium 2.3µg 36.5µg 62%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Protein 2.2g 20.98g 38%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 0.1µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.4mg 24%
Phosphorus 52mg 210mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Copper 0.189mg 0.033mg 17%
Iron 2.14mg 0.84mg 16%
Folate 52µg 3µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 2.938mg 12%
Choline 16mg 65mg 9%
Magnesium 14mg 49mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.195g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.695mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.042mg 8%
Fats 0.12g 4.51g 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.015mg 6%
Calories 20kcal 130kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.062mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.808g 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 70µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0.925g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Sodium 2mg 79mg 3%
Potassium 202mg 160mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Carbs 3.88g 0g 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.43mg 1%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 34mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +853.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3658.3%
Contains more OtherOther +60.3%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2290%

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.