Which is healthier, Asparagus or Cucumber?

Asparagus wins in 7 out of 10 nutritional categories. Asparagus has 20 calories and 2.2g protein per 100g, while Cucumber has 15 calories and 0.7g protein.

How many calories are in Asparagus vs Cucumber?

Asparagus contains 20 calories per 100g, while Cucumber contains 15 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Asparagus or Cucumber?

Asparagus has more protein with 2.2g per 100g compared to 0.7g.

Asparagus vs Cucumber

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Asparagus 7

2 Cucumber

Vegetables vs Vegetables

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Asparagus	Cucumber	Better
Calories	20kcal	15kcal	Cucumber
Protein	2.2g	0.7g	Asparagus
Total Fat	0.1g	0.1g	Tie
Carbohydrates	3.9g	3.6g	Asparagus
Fiber	2.1g	0.5g	Asparagus
Sugar	1.9g	1.7g	Cucumber
Vitamin C	5.6mg	2.8mg	Asparagus
Calcium	24mg	16mg	Asparagus
Iron	2.1mg	0.3mg	Asparagus
Potassium	202mg	147mg	Asparagus

Macronutrient Breakdown

Asparagus

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

Cucumber

Protein: 0.7g Fat: 0.1g Carbs: 3.6g

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.