Which is healthier, Asparagus or Salmon?

Asparagus wins in 7 out of 10 nutritional categories. Asparagus has 20 calories and 2.2g protein per 100g, while Salmon has 208 calories and 20.4g protein.

How many calories are in Asparagus vs Salmon?

Asparagus contains 20 calories per 100g, while Salmon contains 208 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Asparagus or Salmon?

Salmon has more protein with 20.4g per 100g compared to 2.2g.

Asparagus vs Salmon

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Asparagus 7

3 Salmon

Vegetables vs Fish

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Asparagus	Salmon	Better
Calories	20kcal	208kcal	Asparagus
Protein	2.2g	20.4g	Salmon
Total Fat	0.1g	13.4g	Asparagus
Carbohydrates	3.9g	0g	Asparagus
Fiber	2.1g	0g	Asparagus
Sugar	1.9g	0g	Salmon
Vitamin C	5.6mg	0mg	Asparagus
Calcium	24mg	12mg	Asparagus
Iron	2.1mg	0.8mg	Asparagus
Potassium	202mg	363mg	Salmon

Macronutrient Breakdown

Asparagus

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

Salmon

Protein: 20.4g Fat: 13.4g Carbs: 0g

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.