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Potato vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato and Garden asparagus

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Garden asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily Vitamin K needs 33% more than Potato.
  • Garden asparagus contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Potato. Potato contains 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, while Garden asparagus contains 0.091mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +164.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +98.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +60.2%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +164.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +98.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +60.2%
Contains more Selenium +475%

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7460%
Contains more Vitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.8%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1980%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7460%
Contains more Vitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.8%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1980%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +445.1%
Contains more Other +129.3%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.12
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +445.1%
Contains more Other +129.3%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +73.9%
Contains more Glucose +47.7%
Contains more Fructose +194.1%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 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 Sucrose +73.9%
Contains more Glucose +47.7%
Contains more Fructose +194.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 1.78g Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.2g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.12g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 3.88g Potato
Calories 93kcal 20kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.18g 1.88g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 15mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 1.08mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 52mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 202mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.36mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.118mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.219mg 0.158mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 10IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 9.6mg 5.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.978mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.274mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.091mg Potato
Folate 28µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 2µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.081mg 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.075mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.13mg 0.104mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg 0.031mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.075mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.115mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.04g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.05g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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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