Asparagus vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between asparagus and agave nectar
- Asparagus has more iron, copper, vitamin K, vitamin A, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, and potassium, while agave nectar has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Asparagus covers your daily need for iron, 26% more than agave nectar.
- Asparagus contains 52 times more phosphorus than agave nectar. While asparagus contains 52mg of phosphorus, agave nectar contains only 1mg.
- Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Sweetener, syrup, agave.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4950% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2277.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3060% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +203.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2344.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +306.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +286.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +275% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1868.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1812.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +5460% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 1g | 55.6g | 68% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.09mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 76.37g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.009mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 22.5µg | 16% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 310kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 17mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.234mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.2g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.005mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Folate | 52µg | 30µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 0.09g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.122mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.165mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.689mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.98mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Choline | 16mg | 13.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% |
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)