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Asparagus vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between asparagus and succotash?

  • Asparagus is richer in vitamin A, yet succotash is richer in manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Succotash's daily need coverage for manganese is 23% higher.
  • Asparagus has 3 times more vitamin A than succotash. Asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, while succotash has 292IU.

We used Asparagus, raw and Succotash, (corn and limas), 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 34% 5.4% 33% 69% 62% 17% 48% 0.52% 90% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +283.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +335.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.186mg

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 50% 5% 0% 0% 52% 19% 30% 7.7% 30% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
~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
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.6%
Contains more FatsFats +750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +404.9%
Contains more OtherOther +117.2%

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
22% 23% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.19 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.489 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +878%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Succotash
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 Succotash DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.688mg 23%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 15.1mg 11%
Phosphorus 52mg 113mg 9%
Magnesium 14mg 48mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 3.8g 7%
Protein 2.2g 5.03g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.208mg 5%
Carbs 3.88g 19.59g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.082mg 5%
Potassium 202mg 369mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.587mg 4%
Calories 20kcal 99kcal 4%
Iron 2.14mg 1.83mg 4%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin A 38µg 15µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.489g 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.6µg 3%
Folate 52µg 40µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.128mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0.19g 1%
Fats 0.12g 1.02g 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.61mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 18mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 15.79g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Copper 0.189mg 0.186mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.198g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.056mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.209mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.295mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.068mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.243mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.16mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Succotash
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
17%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Succotash
Succotash is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.