Garlic vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Garlic and Asparagus?
- Garlic is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin C, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet 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 Asparagus. Garlic has 1.672mg of Manganese, while 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +654.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +958.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +517.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1257.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2347.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1633.3% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +316.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +752.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +398% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 149kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 6.36g | 2.2g |
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| Fats | 0.5g | 0.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 30.96g | 1.78g |
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| Carbs | 33.06g | 3.88g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 181mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 1.7mg | 2.14mg |
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| Sugar | 1g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.1g | |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.189mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 153mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 756IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1.13mg |
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| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 14.2µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 41.6µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 52µg |
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| Choline | 23.2mg | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.089g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 1g |
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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
41%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.