Tomato vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Tomato and Asparagus
- Tomato has more Vitamin C, however, Asparagus is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
- Asparagus covers your daily Vitamin K needs 28% more than Tomato.
- Asparagus has 2 times less Vitamin C than Tomato. Tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C, while Asparagus has 5.6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 PotassiumPotassium | +17.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +692.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +144.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +109.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +286.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +642.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +426.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +246.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +138.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
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Carbs
~3.88g
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Water
~93.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +92.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +37% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 18kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 0.88g | 2.2g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.69g | 1.78g |
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| Carbs | 3.89g | 3.88g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 2.14mg |
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| Sugar | 2.63g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.189mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 833IU | 756IU |
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| Vitamin A | 42µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 1.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 41.6µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 52µg |
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| Choline | 6.7mg | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.031g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 1.37g | 1g |
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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
15%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)