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Raspberry vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between raspberries and asparagus

  • Raspberries have more vitamin C, manganese, and fiber, while asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Asparagus covers your daily need for vitamin K, 28% more than raspberries.
  • Raspberries contain 5 times more vitamin C than asparagus. While raspberries contain 26.2mg of vitamin C, asparagus contains only 5.6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Raspberries, raw 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 16% 7.5% 13% 26% 30% 11% 12% 0.13% 87% 1.1%
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 +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +324.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.8%
Contains more IronIron +210.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1050%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg

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 87% 0.67% 17% 0% 8% 8.8% 11% 20% 13% 0% 20% 16% 6.7%
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 CVitamin C +367.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 86%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 0.46 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 FatsFats +441.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26.1%
~equal in Water ~93.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +650%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 42% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 1.86 g
Fructose: 2.35 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 GlucoseGlucose +186.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +135%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +15%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raspberry Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 7.8µg 41.6µg 28%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 5.6mg 23%
Manganese 0.67mg 0.158mg 22%
Fiber 6.5g 2.1g 18%
Iron 0.69mg 2.14mg 18%
Copper 0.09mg 0.189mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.143mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.141mg 8%
Folate 21µg 52µg 8%
Selenium 0.2µg 2.3µg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.091mg 3%
Carbs 11.94g 3.88g 3%
Phosphorus 29mg 52mg 3%
Protein 1.2g 2.2g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.05g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.598mg 0.978mg 2%
Calories 52kcal 20kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 1.13mg 2%
Potassium 151mg 202mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Fructose 2.35g 1g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.329mg 0.274mg 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.54mg 1%
Choline 12.3mg 16mg 1%
Fats 0.65g 0.12g 1%
Net carbs 5.44g 1.78g N/A
Calcium 25mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 4.42g 1.88g N/A
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 0g 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
Raspberry 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
16%
Raspberry
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Raspberry
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raspberry
Raspberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Raspberry
Raspberry is cheaper (difference - $3.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Raspberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167755/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.