Which is healthier, Asparagus or Pasta?

Asparagus wins in 7 out of 10 nutritional categories. Asparagus has 20 calories and 2.2g protein per 100g, while Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Asparagus vs Pasta?

Asparagus contains 20 calories per 100g, while Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Asparagus or Pasta?

Pasta has more protein with 5g per 100g compared to 2.2g.

Asparagus vs Pasta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Asparagus 7

3 Pasta

Vegetables vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Asparagus	Pasta	Better
Calories	20kcal	131kcal	Asparagus
Protein	2.2g	5g	Pasta
Total Fat	0.1g	1.1g	Asparagus
Carbohydrates	3.9g	25g	Pasta
Fiber	2.1g	1.8g	Asparagus
Sugar	1.9g	0.6g	Pasta
Vitamin C	5.6mg	0mg	Asparagus
Calcium	24mg	7mg	Asparagus
Iron	2.1mg	0.5mg	Asparagus
Potassium	202mg	24mg	Asparagus

Macronutrient Breakdown

Asparagus

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

Pasta

Protein: 5g Fat: 1.1g Carbs: 25g

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.