Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt VS Cooked Asparagus with Salt

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt	15%	7%	78%
Cooked Asparagus with Salt	34%	7%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt	Cooked Asparagus with Salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.6% 75.4kcal	3% 87.3kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.74% 0.71g	0.9% 0.87g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0.6% 0.19g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	7.2% 0.12g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	1.77% 0.3g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	13% 17g	12.5% 16.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	10.7% 7.74g	7.1% 5.16g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	4.32% 3.14g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 1.67g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.32g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	21% 7.94g	21% 7.94g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.95% 3.33g	17% 9.53g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt	Cooked Asparagus with Salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	2.65% 24μg	22% 198μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	17% 0.2mg	53.6% 0.64mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	16% 0.21mg	42.4% 0.55mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	6.95% 1.1mg	27% 4.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	15.3% 0.77mg	18% 0.89mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12.5% 0.16mg	24% 0.31mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	50.6% 202μg	148% 591μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	146% 131mg	34% 30.6mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	3.7% 0.56mg	39.7% 5.95mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	16% 19μg	167% 201μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt	Cooked Asparagus with Salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.57% 35.7mg	9.13% 91mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	14.6% 0.13mg	72.8% 0.65mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	2.17% 87μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	19% 1.5mg	45% 3.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	15% 63.5mg	13.2% 55.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	15% 0.34mg	26.6% 0.61mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	20.4% 143mg	30.6% 214mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	37.2% 1266mg	26% 889mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.44% 0.79μg	44% 24.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	64% 960mg	63.5% 953mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	27.8% 3.06mg	21.6% 2.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	10% 373g	9.94% 368g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt VS Cooked Asparagus with Salt per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt versus 14 oz of Cooked Asparagus with Salt to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt vs Cooked Asparagus with Salt:

• 14 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt have 4.3 times more Vitamin C than Cooked Asparagus with Salt.
• While 14 oz of Boiled and Drained Asparagus with Salt contain 8.3 times more Vitamin A, 3.2 times more Vitamin B1, 2.6 times more Vitamin B2, 3.9 times more Vitamin B3, 1.9 times more Vitamin B6, 2.9 times more Vitamin B9, 10.7 times more Vitamin E and 10.5 times more Vitamin K than Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt.
• Both Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt and Cooked Asparagus with Salt provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin E
• Both Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt as well as Boiled and Drained Asparagus with Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt vs Cooked Asparagus with Salt:

• 14 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt have 1.4 times more Potassium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Cooked Asparagus with Salt.
• While 14 oz of Boiled and Drained Asparagus with Salt contain 2.6 times more Calcium, 5 times more Copper, 2.4 times more Iron, 1.8 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Phosphorus and 30.5 times more Selenium than Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt.
• Both Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt and Cooked Asparagus with Salt contain similar levels of Magnesium, Sodium and Water per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt have 1.5 times more Sugars than Cooked Asparagus with Salt.
• While 14 oz of Boiled and Drained Asparagus with Salt contain 2.9 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt.
• Both Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt and Cooked Asparagus with Salt offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate and Fiber per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt as well as Boiled and Drained Asparagus with Salt provide inadequate amounts of Energy in 14 ounces.