Potato vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potatoes and asparagus
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6 and potassium; however, asparagus is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Asparagus covers your daily vitamin K needs 33% more than potatoes.
- Asparagus contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than potatoes. Potatoes contain 0.311mg of vitamin B6, while asparagus contains 0.091mg.
- The glycemic index of potatoes is higher.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +241.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1980% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +445.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +73.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +47.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +194.1% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 41.6µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.091mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 2.14mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 202mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.189mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.141mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Folate | 28µg | 52µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 21.15g | 3.88g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Calories | 93kcal | 20kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 5.6mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.978mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.274mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 1g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 2.2g | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.95g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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