Asparagus vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are asparagus and taro different?
- Asparagus is higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and folate; however, taro is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, vitamin E, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for asparagus is 34% higher.
- Asparagus contains 10 times more vitamin A than taro. While asparagus contains 756IU of vitamin A, taro contains only 76IU.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index (32) than taro (54).
Asparagus, raw and Taro, raw are the varieties 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 IronIron | +289.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +135.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +464% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4060% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +110.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +582% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66% |
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Saturated fat
~0.041g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 1µg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.55mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.283mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 591mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.383mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.025mg | 9% |
| Folate | 52µg | 22µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 26.46g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 2.38mg | 8% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 112kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 84mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.095mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.172mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.303mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 4.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Choline | 16mg | 17.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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