Corn vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corn and Garden asparagus different?
- Corn is higher in Vitamin B5, however, Garden asparagus is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Garden asparagus is 34% higher.
- Corn contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Garden asparagus. While Corn contains 0.792mg of Vitamin B5, Garden asparagus contains only 0.274mg.
Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Asparagus, raw are the varieties used 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.
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Magnesium
+85.7%
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Phosphorus
+48.1%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+14.8%
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Calcium
+700%
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Iron
+375.6%
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Copper
+285.7%
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Selenium
+1050%
Equal in Potassium - 202
Equal in Manganese - 0.158
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Magnesium
+85.7%
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Phosphorus
+48.1%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+14.8%
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Calcium
+700%
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Iron
+375.6%
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Copper
+285.7%
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Selenium
+1050%
Equal in Potassium - 202
Equal in Manganese - 0.158
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.
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Vitamin B3
+72.1%
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Vitamin B5
+189.1%
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Vitamin B6
+52.7%
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Vitamin A
+187.5%
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Vitamin E
+1155.6%
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Vitamin B1
+53.8%
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Vitamin B2
+147.4%
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Folate
+126.1%
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Vitamin K
+10300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.6
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Vitamin B3
+72.1%
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Vitamin B5
+189.1%
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Vitamin B6
+52.7%
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Vitamin A
+187.5%
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Vitamin E
+1155.6%
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Vitamin B1
+53.8%
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Vitamin B2
+147.4%
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Folate
+126.1%
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Vitamin K
+10300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+55%
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Fats
+1150%
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Carbs
+440.7%
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Other
+20.7%
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Water
+27%
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
20.98 g
Water:
73.41 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
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Protein
+55%
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Fats
+1150%
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Carbs
+440.7%
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+20.7%
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Water
+27%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1106%
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Saturated Fat
-79.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.603 g
Saturated Fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1106%
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Saturated Fat
-79.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
+1091.3%
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Glucose
+29.2%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Fructose
+26.6%
Starch:
7.17 g
Sucrose:
2.74 g
Glucose:
0.84 g
Fructose:
0.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.17 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+1091.3%
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Glucose
+29.2%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Fructose
+26.6%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.58g | 1.78g |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 2.2g |
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| Fats | 1.5g | 0.12g |
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| Carbs | 20.98g | 3.88g |
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| Calories | 96kcal | 20kcal |
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| Starch | 7.17g |
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| Fructose | 0.79g | 1g |
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| Sugar | 4.54g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 2.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 218mg | 202mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.189mg |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 263IU | 756IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 13µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 5.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.683mg | 0.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.792mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.091mg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 52µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 41.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.133mg | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.358mg | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.069mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.191mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.091mg | 0.049mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.197g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.374g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.05g |
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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
17%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.