Vegetable vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between vegetable and asparagus
- Vegetable has more vitamin A, manganese, and fiber; however, asparagus is higher in iron, vitamin K, copper, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Vegetable covers your daily vitamin A needs 70% more than asparagus.
- Asparagus contains 2 times less manganese than vegetable. Vegetable contains 0.379mg of manganese, while asparagus contains 0.158mg.
- The glycemic index of vegetable is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +666.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +463.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +77% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +237.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 214µg | 38µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 2.14mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 23.5µg | 41.6µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.189mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.379mg | 0.158mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.4g | 2.1g | 9% |
| Folate | 19µg | 52µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 1.13mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 5.6mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.09g | 3.88g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.151mg | 0.274mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 20kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.851mg | 0.978mg | 1% |
| Choline | 24.1mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.86g | 2.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 202mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.69g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Calcium | 25mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.12g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.031g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.115mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.19mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.12mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.149mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.073mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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)
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.