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Tart vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tart and asparagus

  • Tart has more vitamin B2, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, folate, and vitamin B1; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin K and copper.
  • Asparagus covers your daily vitamin K needs 34% more than tart.
  • Asparagus has 181 times less sodium than tart. Tart has 361mg of sodium, while asparagus has 2mg.
  • Tart has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tart is 45, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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 +214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +59.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +460.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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.
Tart
6
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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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 AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10300%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
4
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 +81.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4891.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1879.4%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%
Contains more WaterWater +674.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 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 +1656%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.4µg 41.6µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.141mg 31%
Vitamin A 285µg 38µg 27%
Carbs 76.8g 3.88g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.091mg 22%
Selenium 12.9µg 2.3µg 19%
Calories 372kcal 20kcal 18%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.978mg 18%
Iron 3.42mg 2.14mg 16%
Sodium 361mg 2mg 16%
Copper 0.073mg 0.189mg 13%
Folate 100µg 52µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.143mg 12%
Fats 5.99g 0.12g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 0g 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Magnesium 44mg 14mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.393g 0.04g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.05g 6%
Phosphorus 93mg 52mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 1.13mg 4%
Potassium 66mg 202mg 4%
Protein 3.99g 2.2g 4%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.54mg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 2.1g 2%
Calcium 44mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 5.6mg 2%
Choline 8.4mg 16mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 1.88g N/A
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.