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Pizza vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pizza and Garden asparagus

  • Pizza has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Folate, however, Garden asparagus is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Pizza covers your daily Selenium needs 32% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Garden asparagus contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 +683.3%
Contains more Iron +15.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.4%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Manganese +127.8%
Contains more Selenium +765.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +15.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.4%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Manganese +127.8%
Contains more Selenium +765.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +80%

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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +520.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +520.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +417.7%
Contains more Fats +7975%
Contains more Carbs +759%
Contains more Other +317.2%
Contains more Water +115.9%
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +417.7%
Contains more Fats +7975%
Contains more Carbs +759%
Contains more Other +317.2%
Contains more Water +115.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3262%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 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 +3262%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +20%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +15%
Equal in Fructose - 1
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +20%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +15%
Equal in Fructose - 1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 1.78g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 2.2g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 0.12g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 3.88g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 20kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g 1g
Sugar 3.58g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.3g 2.1g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 24mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 2.14mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 52mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 598mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 1.34mg 0.54mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.36mg 0.158mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 2.3µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 38µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 1.4mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.143mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.141mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.978mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 93µg 52µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.41mg 0.084mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.075mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.128mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.104mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.031mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.075mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.115mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.049mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Trans Fat 0.241g 0g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 4.465g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 0g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.05g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
35%
Pizza
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.