Asparagus vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between asparagus and walnut?
- Asparagus is richer in vitamin K, yet walnut is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Walnut's daily need coverage for copper is 155% higher.
- Asparagus has 15 times more vitamin K than walnut. Asparagus has 41.6µg of vitamin K, while walnut has 2.7µg.
- Asparagus contains less saturated fat.
- Walnut has a lower glycemic index than asparagus.
We used Asparagus, raw and Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1028.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +308.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +739.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +472.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +565.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2060.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113% |
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 | +330.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1440.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +490.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +145% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +2190.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +592.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54241.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94248% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +712.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1011.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +956.5% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 47.174g | 314% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 1.586mg | 155% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 3.414mg | 142% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 65.21g | 100% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 346mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 158mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.537mg | 34% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 654kcal | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 2.7µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 6.126g | 28% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 15.23g | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 3.09mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 8.933g | 22% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 6.7g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.341mg | 17% |
| Folate | 52µg | 98µg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 2.91mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 98mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 441mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.57mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1.3mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4.9µg | 5% |
| Choline | 16mg | 39.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 13.71g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 1.125mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 7.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 2.61g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 1.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.391mg | 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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152%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.086g)
Which food is cheaper?
Asparagus is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.