Puff pastry vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between puff pastry and asparagus
- Puff pastry has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and copper.
- Puff pastry's daily need coverage for selenium is 40% more.
- Puff pastry contains 138 times more saturated fat than asparagus. Puff pastry contains 5.502g of saturated fat, while asparagus contains 0.04g.
- Puff pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of puff pastry is 56, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +213.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +965.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +288.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +378.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +155.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +158.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +236.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31983.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1077.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1159.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
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 | +44356% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 0.05g | 148% |
| Fats | 38.5g | 0.12g | 59% |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 2.3µg | 40% |
| Calories | 558kcal | 20kcal | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 5.502g | 0.04g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 41.6µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0.978mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.495mg | 0.158mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.143mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 45.7g | 3.88g | 14% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 2.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.141mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.189mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 2.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.274mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 202mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Folate | 55µg | 52µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 44.2g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.75g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.312mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
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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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.