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Garlic vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Garlic and Garden asparagus?

  • Garlic is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin C, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Garden asparagus is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Garlic's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 88% higher.
  • Garlic has 11 times more Manganese than Garden asparagus. Garlic has 1.672mg of Manganese, while Garden asparagus has 0.158mg.

We used Garlic, raw and Asparagus, raw 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 Calcium +654.2%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.2%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.8%
Contains more Copper +58.2%
Contains more Manganese +958.2%
Contains more Selenium +517.4%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +654.2%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.2%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.8%
Contains more Copper +58.2%
Contains more Manganese +958.2%
Contains more Selenium +517.4%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%

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.
Garlic
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Contains more Vitamin C +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin E +1312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2347.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin C +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin E +1312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2347.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +189.1%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +752.1%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Contains more Water +59.1%
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +189.1%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +752.1%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Contains more Water +59.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 1.78g Garlic
Protein 6.36g 2.2g Garlic
Fats 0.5g 0.12g Garlic
Carbs 33.06g 3.88g Garlic
Calories 149kcal 20kcal Garlic
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1g 1.88g Garlic
Fiber 2.1g 2.1g
Calcium 181mg 24mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Garlic
Phosphorus 153mg 52mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 202mg Garlic
Sodium 17mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 1.16mg 0.54mg Garlic
Copper 0.299mg 0.189mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg 0.158mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg 2.3µg Garlic
Vitamin A 9IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 31.2mg 5.6mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.143mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.274mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.091mg Garlic
Folate 3µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 1.7µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.027mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg 0.084mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0.075mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg 0.128mg Garlic
Lysine 0.273mg 0.104mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg 0.031mg Garlic
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0.075mg Garlic
Valine 0.291mg 0.115mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg 0.049mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Garlic
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 0.05g Garlic

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic Garden asparagus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Garlic
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.

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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/nutrients
  2. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.