Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams 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	0.66% 19kcal	0.76% 22kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.19% 0.18g	0.23% 0.22g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0.15% 0.048g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	1.8% 0.029g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.45% 0.076g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	3.32% 4.32g	3.16% 4.1g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.7% 1.95g	1.8% 1.3g	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	1.1% 0.79g	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	% 0.42g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.08g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	5.26% 2g	5.26% 2g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.5% 0.84g	4.3% 2.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt	Cooked Asparagus with Salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.67% 6μg	5.56% 50μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.25% 0.051mg	13.5% 0.16mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.08% 0.053mg	10.7% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1.75% 0.28mg	6.78% 1.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.86% 0.19mg	4.5% 0.23mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	3.15% 0.041mg	6.08% 0.079mg	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	12.8% 51μg	37.3% 149μg	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	36.7% 33mg	8.56% 7.7mg	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	0.93% 0.14mg	10% 1.5mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4% 4.8μg	42% 50.6μg	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	0.9% 9mg	2.3% 23mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	3.67% 0.033mg	18.3% 0.17mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.55% 22μg	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	4.75% 0.38mg	11.4% 0.91mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.8% 16mg	3.33% 14mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	3.74% 0.086mg	6.7% 0.15mg	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	5.14% 36mg	7.7% 54mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.4% 319mg	6.6% 224mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.36% 0.2μg	11% 6.1μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	16% 242mg	16% 240mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	7% 0.77mg	5.45% 0.6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.54% 94g	2.5% 93g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt VS Cooked Asparagus with Salt per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt versus 100 g of Cooked Asparagus with Salt to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt vs Cooked Asparagus with Salt:

• 100 grams of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt have 4.3 times more Vitamin C than Cooked Asparagus with Salt.
• While 100 g 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 100 grams.
• 100 grams 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 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt vs Cooked Asparagus with Salt:

• 100 grams 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 100 g 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 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Boiled Balsam-pear , Pods with Salt have 1.5 times more Sugars than Cooked Asparagus with Salt.
• While 100 g 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 100 grams.
• 100 grams 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 100 grams.