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Asparagus vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between asparagus and soy milk

  • Asparagus is higher than soy milk in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin E, copper, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Asparagus's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 32% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified.

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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 18% 7.5% 10% 24% 43% 3.3% 22% 6.7% 29% 26%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.2%
Contains more IronIron +234.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.7%
~equal in Calcium ~25mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~52mg

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% 0% 2.2% 0% 15% 16% 9.6% 22% 18% 0% 7.5% 14% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1286.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1358.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
~equal in Water ~88.05g

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
13% 26% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.961 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1822%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Soy milk DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 3µg 32%
Iron 2.14mg 0.64mg 19%
Folate 52µg 18µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.11mg 7%
Copper 0.189mg 0.128mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.06mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.961g 6%
Fiber 2.1g 0.6g 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.069mg 6%
Selenium 2.3µg 4.8µg 5%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.513mg 3%
Fats 0.12g 1.75g 3%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.223mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.373mg 2%
Protein 2.2g 3.27g 2%
Calories 20kcal 54kcal 2%
Sodium 2mg 51mg 2%
Potassium 202mg 118mg 2%
Choline 16mg 23.6mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.401g 1%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0.205g 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Carbs 3.88g 6.28g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.077mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 5.68g N/A
Calcium 24mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 3.99g N/A
Phosphorus 52mg 52mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.108mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.114mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.186mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.113mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.117mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Soy milk
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
25%
Asparagus
9%
Soy milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
19%
Soy milk

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Soy milk
Soy milk is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
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 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.

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. Soy milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172446/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.