Which is healthier, Asparagus or Butter?

Asparagus wins in 8 out of 10 nutritional categories. Asparagus has 20 calories and 2.2g protein per 100g, while Butter has 717 calories and 0.9g protein.

How many calories are in Asparagus vs Butter?

Asparagus contains 20 calories per 100g, while Butter contains 717 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Asparagus or Butter?

Asparagus has more protein with 2.2g per 100g compared to 0.9g.

Asparagus vs Butter

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Asparagus 8

1 Butter

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Asparagus	Butter	Better
Calories	20kcal	717kcal	Asparagus
Protein	2.2g	0.9g	Asparagus
Total Fat	0.1g	81.1g	Asparagus
Carbohydrates	3.9g	0.1g	Asparagus
Fiber	2.1g	0g	Asparagus
Sugar	1.9g	0.1g	Butter
Vitamin C	5.6mg	0mg	Asparagus
Calcium	24mg	24mg	Tie
Iron	2.1mg	0mg	Asparagus
Potassium	202mg	24mg	Asparagus

Macronutrient Breakdown

Asparagus

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

Butter

Protein: 0.9g Fat: 81.1g Carbs: 0.1g

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.