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Pudding vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pudding and asparagus

  • Pudding has more vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Asparagus covers your daily vitamin K needs 34% more than pudding.
  • Asparagus contains less saturated fat.
  • Pudding has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pudding is 47, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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 +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +341.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains more IronIron +529.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.9%

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.
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 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~38µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 +43.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406.2%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 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 +260%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 41.6µg 34%
Iron 0.34mg 2.14mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Folate 4µg 52µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.143mg 9%
Copper 0.111mg 0.189mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.04g 8%
Calcium 106mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.13mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Phosphorus 87mg 52mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.091mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.978mg 5%
Calories 120kcal 20kcal 5%
Carbs 19.64g 3.88g 5%
Fiber 0.8g 2.1g 5%
Fats 3.15g 0.12g 5%
Sodium 98mg 2mg 4%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.158mg 3%
Selenium 3.7µg 2.3µg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Protein 3.16g 2.2g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 0g 2%
Potassium 150mg 202mg 2%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.54mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.05g 1%
Choline 11.3mg 16mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.274mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.141mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 11.96g 1.88g N/A
Vitamin A 39µg 38µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
12%
Pudding
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.