Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt VS Oranges with Peel

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt	38%	9%	53%
Oranges with Peel	7%	4%	89%

Macro Nutrients

	Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.73% 21.3kcal	3.08% 89.3kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.26% 0.26g	0.44% 0.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.19% 0.062g	0.16% 0.05g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.35% 0.006g	1.4% 0.023g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.67% 0.11g	0.37% 0.062g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	2.7% 3.5g	17% 22g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	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	NA	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	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	3.73% 1.4g	16.8% 6.38g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.56% 2.55g	3.3% 1.84g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	2.05% 18.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.38% 0.077mg	12% 0.14mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	9.7% 0.13mg	5.45% 0.071mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.54% 1.2mg	4.43% 0.71mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.5% 0.18mg	9.36% 0.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.7% 0.14mg	10% 0.13mg	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	30% 120μg	10.6% 42.5μg	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	26% 23.4mg	112% 101mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	11% 1.64mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.13% 21.3mg	9.92% 99mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	17% 0.15mg	8.98% 0.081mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	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	10.6% 0.85mg	14% 1.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.04% 12.8mg	4.72% 20mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	9.37% 0.22mg	NA	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	7.7% 54mg	4.45% 31mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.17% 244mg	8.17% 278mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	4.12% 2.27μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	27% 403mg	0.19% 2.83mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.06% 0.67mg	1.4% 0.16mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.6% 134g	3.15% 117g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt VS Oranges with Peel per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt versus 5 oz of Oranges with Peel to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt vs Oranges with Peel :

• 5 ounces of Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt have 1.8 times more Vitamin B2, 1.7 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 1.9 times more Vitamin B1, 2.7 times more Vitamin B5 and 4.3 times more Vitamin C than Canned Asparagus Solids and Liquids with Salt.
• Both Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt and Oranges with Peel provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per five ounces.
• Both Canned Asparagus Solids and Liquids with Salt as well as Raw Oranges with Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt vs Oranges with Peel :

• 5 ounces of Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt have 1.9 times more Copper, 1.7 times more Phosphorus, 2.3 times more Selenium, 142 times more Sodium and 4.3 times more Zinc than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 4.7 times more Calcium, 1.3 times more Iron and 1.6 times more Magnesium than Canned Asparagus Solids and Liquids with Salt.
• Both Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt and Oranges with Peel contain similar levels of Potassium and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt lack sufficient amounts of Calcium
• 5 ounces of Oranges with Peel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt have 1.4 times more Protein than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 4.2 times more Energy, 6.3 times more Carbohydrate and 4.5 times more Fiber than Canned Asparagus Solids and Liquids with Salt.
• 5 ounces of Canned Asparagus with Liquids and Salt provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Carbohydrate
• Both Canned Asparagus Solids and Liquids with Salt as well as Raw Oranges with Peel provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.