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Asparagus vs Beetroot
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Asparagus | Beetroot |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20kcal | 43kcal |
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.6g |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 9.6g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 6.8g |
| Sodium | 2mg | 78mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Asparagus has 23 fewer calories per 100g than Beetroot (115% less).
- Asparagus delivers more protein (2.2g vs 1.6g per 100g).
- Beetroot has more fiber (2.8g vs 2.1g).
- Asparagus contains less fat (0.1g vs 0.2g).
- Asparagus has less sugar (1.9g vs 6.8g).
Asparagus
Asparagus is very low in calories yet rich in folate, vitamin K and the prebiotic fiber inulin. It is a natural source of the antioxidant glutathione and acts as a mild diuretic.
View Asparagus nutrition →Beetroot
Beetroot is rich in dietary nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide — a reason beet juice is studied for blood pressure and exercise performance. It also supplies folate, manganese and the pigment betalain.
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