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Garden asparagus vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garden asparagus and Smoothie different?

  • Garden asparagus is richer in Iron, Fiber, and Potassium, while Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily need of Iron 25% more than Smoothie.
  • Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar.

Asparagus, raw and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +1326.7%
Contains more Potassium +741.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Calcium +70.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +1326.7%
Contains more Potassium +741.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Calcium +70.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.082
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.082

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Contains more Carbs +110.3%
Equal in Water - 90.28
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Contains more Carbs +110.3%
Equal in Water - 90.28

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden asparagus Smoothie
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 8.16g Smoothie
Protein 2.2g 1.22g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0g Garden asparagus
Carbs 3.88g 8.16g Smoothie
Calories 20kcal 37kcal Smoothie
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 7.35g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 0g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 41mg Smoothie
Iron 2.14mg 0.15mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 29mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 408IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.816mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.082mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0g Smoothie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Smoothie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Garden asparagus
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.