Nachos vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nachos and asparagus different?
- Nachos are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, and selenium; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, copper, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for nachos is 21% higher.
- Nachos contain 157 times more sodium than asparagus. While nachos contain 313mg of sodium, asparagus contains only 2mg.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index (32) than nachos (75).
Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +273.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +409.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +115.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +420% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17816.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +799.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +222.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +149.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9980% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +130.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0g | 35% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 0.12g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.05g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 52mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 1.13mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 41.6µg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 2.14mg | 17% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 20kcal | 16% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 2mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.189mg | 14% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 2.3µg | 11% |
| Folate | 10µg | 52µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.04g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.091mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 3.88g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 202mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 5.6mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.978mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.274mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.141mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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 richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.