Asparagus vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between asparagus and yam
- Asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B2, while yam has more potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Asparagus covers your daily need for vitamin K, 33% more than yam.
- Asparagus contains 6 times more vitamin A than yam. While asparagus contains 756IU of vitamin A, yam contains only 122IU.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of asparagus is 32, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +311.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +231.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +134.8% |
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 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +232.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1708.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +608.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20% |
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 | 2.3µg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.52mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 670mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.228mg | 11% |
| Folate | 52µg | 16µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.028mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.371mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 27.48g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 12.1mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.9g | 7% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 116kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.34mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.095mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.152mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.552mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.49g | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.311mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 23.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 49mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Choline | 16mg | 16.2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.033mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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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