Ginger vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ginger and asparagus?
- Ginger is higher in magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6, yet asparagus is higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Asparagus's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 35% more.
- Ginger has 3 times more magnesium than asparagus. While ginger has 43mg of magnesium, asparagus has only 14mg.
- The glycemic index of ginger is lower.
We used Ginger root, raw and Asparagus, raw types in this article.
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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 | +207.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +75.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +334.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +472% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +314.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +372.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +525% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +358% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 41.6µg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.14mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.143mg | 10% |
| Folate | 11µg | 52µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 202mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 1.13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 3.88g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.189mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 20kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 5.6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.274mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.978mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 2.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.049mg | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.