Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Asparagus VS Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Asparagus	35%	4%	61%
Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods	15%	7%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Asparagus	Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.98% 28.3kcal	0.93% 27kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.18% 0.17g	0.26% 0.26g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.18% 0.057g	0.062% 0.02g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.89% 0.014g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.33% 0.057g	0.65% 0.11g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	4.23% 5.5g	4.7% 6.12g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.68% 2.66g	3.8% 2.76g	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	1.96% 1.4g	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	% 0.92g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.33g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	7.83% 2.98g	7.46% 2.83g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.57% 3.1g	2.13% 1.2g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Asparagus	Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	6% 54μg	0.94% 8.5μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	17% 0.2mg	6.02% 0.072mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	15.4% 0.2mg	5.78% 0.075mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.66% 1.4mg	2.5% 0.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.77% 0.39mg	5.47% 0.27mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	9.92% 0.13mg	4.47% 0.058mg	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	18.4% 73.7μg	18% 72.3μg	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	8.8% 7.94mg	52% 46.8mg	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	10.7% 1.6mg	1.32% 0.2mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	49% 59μg	5.67% 6.8μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Asparagus	Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.4% 34mg	1.28% 12.8mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	29.8% 0.27mg	5.2% 0.047mg	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	38% 3.03mg	6.73% 0.54mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.72% 20mg	5.4% 22.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	9.74% 0.22mg	5.3% 0.12mg	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	10.5% 73.7mg	7.3% 51mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.42% 286mg	13.3% 452mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.93% 3.26μg	0.52% 0.28μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.19% 2.83mg	0.57% 8.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.96% 0.77mg	9.92% 1.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.57% 132g	3.6% 133g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Asparagus VS Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Asparagus versus 5 oz of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Asparagus vs Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods:

• 5 ounces of Asparagus have 6.3 times more Vitamin A, 2.8 times more Vitamin B1, 2.7 times more Vitamin B2, 3.5 times more Vitamin B3, 1.4 times more Vitamin B5, 2.2 times more Vitamin B6, 8.1 times more Vitamin E and 8.7 times more Vitamin K than Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods contain 5.9 times more Vitamin C than Raw Asparagus.
• Both Asparagus and Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin E
• Both Raw Asparagus as well as Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Asparagus vs Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods:

• 5 ounces of Asparagus have 2.7 times more Calcium, 5.7 times more Copper, 5.6 times more Iron, 1.8 times more Manganese, 1.4 times more Phosphorus and 11.5 times more Selenium than Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods contain 1.6 times more Potassium and 1.4 times more Zinc than Raw Asparagus.
• Both Asparagus and Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods contain similar levels of Magnesium and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Asparagus have 2.6 times more Protein than Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods.
• Both Asparagus and Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate, Sugars and Fiber per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Raw Asparagus as well as Boiled and Drained Balsam-pear , Pods provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.