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Asparagus vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between asparagus and whipped cream

  • Asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, copper, folate, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, whipped cream is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Whipped cream covers your daily saturated fat needs 69% more than asparagus.
  • Asparagus has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of whipped cream is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.4%
Contains more IronIron +4180%
Contains more CopperCopper +1790%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2089.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~16.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more WaterWater +52%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.5%
Contains more FatsFats +18416.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1550%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Whipped cream
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Whipped cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.04g 13.831g 63%
Fats 0.12g 22.22g 34%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 1.9µg 33%
Iron 2.14mg 0.05mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Copper 0.189mg 0.01mg 20%
Vitamin A 38µg 188µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.418g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Calories 20kcal 257kcal 12%
Folate 52µg 3µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.037mg 9%
Calcium 24mg 101mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.001mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.07mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.065mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.825g 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 89mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.041mg 4%
Carbs 3.88g 12.49g 3%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.64mg 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 1.4µg 2%
Protein 2.2g 3.2g 2%
Potassium 202mg 147mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.37mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 11mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.305mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 12.49g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 8g N/A
Sodium 2mg 8mg 0%
Choline 16mg 16.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.144mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.194mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.254mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.214mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.087mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Whipped cream
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Asparagus
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.