Asparagus vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between asparagus and wasabi
- Asparagus is higher in vitamin A and iron; however, wasabi is richer in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, calcium, manganese, and zinc.
- Wasabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 40% higher.
- Asparagus has 22 times more vitamin A than wasabi. While asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, wasabi has only 35IU.
The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Wasabi, root, raw.
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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 | +107.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +392.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.5% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +188.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +648.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +201.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +425% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +506.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +231% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 41.9mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 7.8g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.274mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.03mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 69mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 568mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 128mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.391mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.62mg | 10% |
| Folate | 52µg | 18µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 23.54g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 4.8g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 109kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.114mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.131mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.743mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 15.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 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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36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)