Oats vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oats and asparagus different?
- Oats are higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, fiber, iron, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 207% higher.
- Oats contain 13 times more magnesium than asparagus. While oats contain 177mg of magnesium, asparagus contains only 14mg.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index (32) than oats (59).
Oats 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 | +1164.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +231.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +635.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +905.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3011.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +433.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +392.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +667.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1608% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1034.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4970% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.916mg | 0.158mg | 207% |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 52mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.143mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 0.189mg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 14mg | 39% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 2.1g | 34% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 2.14mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 0.54mg | 31% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 2.2g | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.274mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 3.88g | 21% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 20kcal | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 0.05g | 17% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 0.12g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 429mg | 202mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 0g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 0.04g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Folate | 56µg | 52µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 0.978mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 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?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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.