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True morels vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between True morels and Garden asparagus

  • True morels are higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Garden asparagus is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for Iron is 126% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, morel, raw and Asparagus, raw.

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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 +79.2%
Contains more Iron +469.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.1%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains more Zinc +275.9%
Contains more Copper +230.7%
Contains more Manganese +271.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Equal in Selenium - 2.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +79.2%
Contains more Iron +469.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.1%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains more Zinc +275.9%
Contains more Copper +230.7%
Contains more Manganese +271.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Equal in Selenium - 2.3

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.2%
Contains more Folate +477.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.2%
Contains more Folate +477.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.8%
Contains more Fats +375%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Other +175.9%
Equal in Water - 93.22
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 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 +41.8%
Contains more Fats +375%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Other +175.9%
Equal in Water - 93.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +766%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 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 +766%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.65
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.65

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 2.3g 1.78g True morels
Protein 3.12g 2.2g True morels
Fats 0.57g 0.12g True morels
Carbs 5.1g 3.88g True morels
Calories 31kcal 20kcal True morels
Fructose 0g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 0.6g 1.88g True morels
Fiber 2.8g 2.1g True morels
Calcium 43mg 24mg True morels
Iron 12.18mg 2.14mg True morels
Magnesium 19mg 14mg True morels
Phosphorus 194mg 52mg True morels
Potassium 411mg 202mg True morels
Sodium 21mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 2.03mg 0.54mg True morels
Copper 0.625mg 0.189mg True morels
Manganese 0.587mg 0.158mg True morels
Selenium 2.2µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin D 206IU 0IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg 0µg True morels
Vitamin C 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.141mg True morels
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 0.978mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.274mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.091mg True morels
Folate 9µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.065g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0g True morels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.05g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
True morels Garden asparagus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
True morels
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.