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Portobello vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Portobello and Garden asparagus

  • Portobello has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Portobello is 36% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Portobello. Portobello has 6.255mg of Vitamin B3, while Garden asparagus has 0.978mg.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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 Phosphorus +159.6%
Contains more Potassium +116.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +105.8%
Contains more Selenium +852.2%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +435%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +135.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.6%
Contains more Potassium +116.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +105.8%
Contains more Selenium +852.2%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +435%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +135.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +539.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Folate +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +539.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Folate +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +383.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Contains more Other +79.3%
Equal in Water - 93.22
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 +49.1%
Contains more Fats +383.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Contains more Other +79.3%
Equal in Water - 93.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 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 +364%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +247.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 +247.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 1.78g Portobello
Protein 3.28g 2.2g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.12g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 3.88g Portobello
Calories 29kcal 20kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Fructose 0g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 2.26g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.2g 2.1g Portobello
Calcium 3mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 0.4mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 13mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 135mg 52mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 202mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.65mg 0.54mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.189mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 21.9µg 2.3µg Portobello
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.141mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 0.978mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.274mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.091mg Portobello
Folate 19µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 0µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.027mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg 0.084mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.075mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg 0.128mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg 0.104mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg 0.031mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg 0.075mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg 0.115mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg 0.049mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.05g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Portobello 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
30%
Portobello
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.

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