Which is healthier, Asparagus or Parmesan?

Asparagus wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Asparagus has 20 calories and 2.2g protein per 100g, while Parmesan has 431 calories and 38.5g protein.

How many calories are in Asparagus vs Parmesan?

Asparagus contains 20 calories per 100g, while Parmesan contains 431 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Asparagus or Parmesan?

Parmesan has more protein with 38.5g per 100g compared to 2.2g.

Asparagus vs Parmesan

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Asparagus 6

4 Parmesan

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Asparagus	Parmesan	Better
Calories	20kcal	431kcal	Asparagus
Protein	2.2g	38.5g	Parmesan
Total Fat	0.1g	28.6g	Asparagus
Carbohydrates	3.9g	4.1g	Parmesan
Fiber	2.1g	0g	Asparagus
Sugar	1.9g	0.9g	Parmesan
Vitamin C	5.6mg	0mg	Asparagus
Calcium	24mg	1184mg	Parmesan
Iron	2.1mg	0.8mg	Asparagus
Potassium	202mg	92mg	Asparagus

Macronutrient Breakdown

Asparagus

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

Parmesan

Protein: 38.5g Fat: 28.6g Carbs: 4.1g

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.