Which is healthier, Asparagus or Pesto?

Asparagus wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Asparagus has 20 calories and 2.2g protein per 100g, while Pesto has 387 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Asparagus vs Pesto?

Asparagus contains 20 calories per 100g, while Pesto contains 387 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Asparagus or Pesto?

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

Asparagus vs Pesto

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Asparagus 6

4 Pesto

Vegetables vs Condiments

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Asparagus	Pesto	Better
Calories	20kcal	387kcal	Asparagus
Protein	2.2g	5g	Pesto
Total Fat	0.1g	37g	Asparagus
Carbohydrates	3.9g	7g	Pesto
Fiber	2.1g	1.5g	Asparagus
Sugar	1.9g	1.3g	Pesto
Vitamin C	5.6mg	4mg	Asparagus
Calcium	24mg	200mg	Pesto
Iron	2.1mg	2mg	Asparagus
Potassium	202mg	155mg	Asparagus

Macronutrient Breakdown

Asparagus

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

Pesto

Protein: 5g Fat: 37g Carbs: 7g

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.