Pea vs Garden asparagus - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pea and Garden asparagus
- Pea has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however Garden asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin E .
- Pea covers your daily Vitamin C needs 38% more than Garden asparagus.
- Garden asparagus contains 3 times less Fiber than Pea. Pea contains 5.7g of Fiber, while Garden asparagus contains 2.1g.
Food varieties used in this article are Peas, green, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+135.7%
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Phosphorus
+107.7%
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Potassium
+20.8%
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Zinc
+129.6%
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Iron
+45.6%
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Sodium
-60%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Copper - 0.189
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Magnesium
+135.7%
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Phosphorus
+107.7%
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Potassium
+20.8%
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Zinc
+129.6%
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Iron
+45.6%
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Sodium
-60%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Copper - 0.189
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+614.3%
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Vitamin B1
+86%
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Vitamin B3
+113.7%
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Vitamin B6
+85.7%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin E
+769.2%
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Vitamin B5
+163.5%
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Vitamin K
+67.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 756
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.141
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Vitamin C
+614.3%
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Vitamin B1
+86%
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Vitamin B3
+113.7%
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Vitamin B6
+85.7%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin E
+769.2%
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Vitamin B5
+163.5%
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Vitamin K
+67.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 756
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.141
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 8.75g | 1.78g |
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Protein | 5.42g | 2.2g |
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Fats | 0.4g | 0.12g |
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Carbs | 14.45g | 3.88g |
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Calories | 81kcal | 20kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | 0.39g | 1g |
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Sugar | 5.67g | 1.88g |
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Fiber | 5.7g | 2.1g |
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Calcium | 25mg | 24mg |
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Iron | 1.47mg | 2.14mg |
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Magnesium | 33mg | 14mg |
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Phosphorus | 108mg | 52mg |
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Potassium | 244mg | 202mg |
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Sodium | 5mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.54mg |
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Copper | 0.176mg | 0.189mg |
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Vitamin A | 765IU | 756IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1.13mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 40mg | 5.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.266mg | 0.143mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.132mg | 0.141mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.09mg | 0.978mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.104mg | 0.274mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.169mg | 0.091mg |
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Folate | 65µg | 52µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 24.8µg | 41.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.027mg |
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Threonine | 0.203mg | 0.084mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.075mg |
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Leucine | 0.323mg | 0.128mg |
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Lysine | 0.317mg | 0.104mg |
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Methionine | 0.082mg | 0.031mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.2mg | 0.075mg |
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Valine | 0.235mg | 0.115mg |
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Histidine | 0.107mg | 0.049mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.071g | 0.04g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.035g | 0g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.187g | 0.05g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
39

29

Mineral Summary Score
31

27

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
33%

13%

Carbohydrates
14%

4%

Fats
2%

1%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Pea is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.