Asparagus vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between asparagus and tortilla
- Asparagus has more vitamin K, copper, and vitamin E; however, tortilla has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for asparagus is 34% higher.
- Tortilla has 6 times less vitamin E than asparagus. Asparagus has 1.13mg of vitamin E, while tortilla has 0.19mg.
- Asparagus is lower in sodium.
- Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than asparagus.
Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +92.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +191.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +621.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +494.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +158.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +321.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +230.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +691.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1187.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +222.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +333.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 0.4µg | 34% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 16.6µg | 26% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 482mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 3.81mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 4.125mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.37mg | 19% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 49.94g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 146mg | 13% |
| Folate | 52µg | 98µg | 12% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 237kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.102mg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 7.28g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.268mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 202mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.114mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.296g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins