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Salsa vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salsa and Garden asparagus different?

  • Garden asparagus has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1 than Salsa.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Salsa is 19% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has less Sodium.

USDA Commodity, salsa and Asparagus, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Copper +96.9%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Copper +96.9%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Equal in Iron - 2.14

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.
Salsa
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Folate +173.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.978
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
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 B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Folate +173.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.978

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +80.4%
Contains more Other +175.9%
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Equal in Water - 93.22
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 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 Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +80.4%
Contains more Other +175.9%
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Equal in Water - 93.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 1.78g Salsa
Protein 1.5g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.2g 0.12g Salsa
Carbs 7g 3.88g Salsa
Calories 36kcal 20kcal Salsa
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 12mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.24mg 2.14mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 270mg 202mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.17mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.096mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 0.4µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 550IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 4mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.978mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.091mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.04g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0g Salsa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 0.05g Salsa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Salsa 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
11%
Salsa
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.