Which is healthier, Asparagus or Ricotta?

Asparagus wins in 7 out of 10 nutritional categories. Asparagus has 20 calories and 2.2g protein per 100g, while Ricotta has 174 calories and 11.3g protein.

How many calories are in Asparagus vs Ricotta?

Asparagus contains 20 calories per 100g, while Ricotta contains 174 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Asparagus or Ricotta?

Ricotta has more protein with 11.3g per 100g compared to 2.2g.

Asparagus vs Ricotta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Asparagus 7

3 Ricotta

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Asparagus	Ricotta	Better
Calories	20kcal	174kcal	Asparagus
Protein	2.2g	11.3g	Ricotta
Total Fat	0.1g	13g	Asparagus
Carbohydrates	3.9g	3g	Asparagus
Fiber	2.1g	0g	Asparagus
Sugar	1.9g	0.3g	Ricotta
Vitamin C	5.6mg	0mg	Asparagus
Calcium	24mg	207mg	Ricotta
Iron	2.1mg	0.4mg	Asparagus
Potassium	202mg	105mg	Asparagus

Macronutrient Breakdown

Asparagus

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

Ricotta

Protein: 11.3g Fat: 13g Carbs: 3g

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.