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Rye vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rye and Garden asparagus

  • Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Zinc, while Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K.
  • Rye covers your daily need of Manganese 105% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Rye contains 8 times more Magnesium than Garden asparagus. While Rye contains 110mg of Magnesium, Garden asparagus contains only 14mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rye grain 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 Iron +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +685.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +538.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.5%
Contains more Zinc +390.7%
Contains more Copper +94.2%
Contains more Manganese +1531%
Contains more Selenium +504.3%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Iron +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +685.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +538.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.5%
Contains more Zinc +390.7%
Contains more Copper +94.2%
Contains more Manganese +1531%
Contains more Selenium +504.3%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Rye
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +6772.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +605.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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 B1 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +6772.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +605.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +1258.3%
Contains more Carbs +1855.2%
Contains more Other +170.7%
Contains more Water +779.4%
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +370%
Contains more Fats +1258.3%
Contains more Carbs +1855.2%
Contains more Other +170.7%
Contains more Water +779.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1434%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1434%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +208.7%
Contains more Glucose +306.3%
Contains more Fructose +809.1%
72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 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 Sucrose +208.7%
Contains more Glucose +306.3%
Contains more Fructose +809.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 1.78g Rye
Protein 10.34g 2.2g Rye
Fats 1.63g 0.12g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 3.88g Rye
Calories 338kcal 20kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 0.98g 1.88g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 2.1g Rye
Calcium 24mg 24mg
Iron 2.63mg 2.14mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg 14mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 52mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 202mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 2.65mg 0.54mg Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.189mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.158mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 2.3µg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.143mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.141mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.978mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.274mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.091mg Rye
Folate 38µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 5.9µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.027mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg 0.084mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.075mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg 0.128mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg 0.104mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg 0.031mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.075mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg 0.115mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg 0.049mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 0g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.05g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
36%
Rye
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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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