Which is healthier, Asparagus or Broccoli?

Broccoli wins in 7 out of 10 nutritional categories. Asparagus has 20 calories and 2.2g protein per 100g, while Broccoli has 34 calories and 2.8g protein.

How many calories are in Asparagus vs Broccoli?

Asparagus contains 20 calories per 100g, while Broccoli contains 34 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Asparagus or Broccoli?

Broccoli has more protein with 2.8g per 100g compared to 2.2g.

Asparagus vs Broccoli

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Asparagus 3

7 Broccoli

Vegetables vs Vegetables

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Asparagus	Broccoli	Better
Calories	20kcal	34kcal	Asparagus
Protein	2.2g	2.8g	Broccoli
Total Fat	0.1g	0.4g	Asparagus
Carbohydrates	3.9g	6.6g	Broccoli
Fiber	2.1g	2.6g	Broccoli
Sugar	1.9g	1.7g	Broccoli
Vitamin C	5.6mg	89.2mg	Broccoli
Calcium	24mg	47mg	Broccoli
Iron	2.1mg	0.7mg	Asparagus
Potassium	202mg	316mg	Broccoli

Macronutrient Breakdown

Asparagus

Protein: 2.2g Fat: 0.1g Carbs: 3.9g

Broccoli

Protein: 2.8g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 6.6g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.