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Pork vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork and asparagus

  • Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc, while asparagus has more vitamin K.
  • Pork covers your daily need for selenium, 78% more than asparagus.
  • The amount of cholesterol in asparagus is lower.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +373.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1869.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +146%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1655.6%

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.
Pork
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +409.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +940%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
3
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 ProteinProtein +1141.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11500%
Contains more OtherOther +53.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +61.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2300%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Asparagus DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 2.3µg 78%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.143mg 61%
Protein 27.32g 2.2g 50%
Vitamin K 0µg 41.6µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.091mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Phosphorus 246mg 52mg 28%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.978mg 25%
Saturated fat 5.23g 0.04g 24%
Fats 13.92g 0.12g 21%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.54mg 17%
Iron 0.87mg 2.14mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 0g 15%
Choline 93.9mg 16mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.141mg 14%
Copper 0.073mg 0.189mg 13%
Folate 5µg 52µg 12%
Calories 242kcal 20kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.05g 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.274mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 423mg 202mg 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.13mg 6%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.158mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 2µg 38µg 4%
Sodium 62mg 2mg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 14mg 3%
Fructose 1g 1%
Carbs 0g 3.88g 1%
Calcium 19mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Asparagus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Pork
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients
  2. 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.