Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs Broccoli, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 18 kcal Broccoli, raw 32 kcal
Calories
18 kcal 32 kcal
Protein
3.0 g 2.6 g
Carbs
1.9 g 6.3 g
Fiber
1.6 g 2.4 g
Sugars
0.3 g 1.7 g
Fat
0.4 g 0.3 g
Sodium
3 mg 36 mg

Key takeaways

  • Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 44% fewer calories (18 kcal vs 32 kcal).
  • Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more protein (3.0 g vs 2.6 g).
  • Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more carbs (1.9 g vs 6.3 g).
  • Broccoli, raw has more fiber (2.4 g vs 1.6 g).
  • Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more sugars (0.3 g vs 1.7 g).
MacronutrientsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltBroccoli, raw
Calories 18 kcal 32 kcal
Protein 3.0 g 2.6 g
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.3 g
Total Carbohydrate 1.9 g 6.3 g
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g 2.4 g
Total Sugars 0.3 g 1.7 g
Water 94.1 g 90.0 g
CarbohydratesAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltBroccoli, raw
Total Carbohydrate 1.9 g 6.3 g
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g 2.4 g
Starch ~ 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.3 g 1.7 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltBroccoli, raw
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.3 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g 0.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 10.0 mg 21.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 175.0 mg 17.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltBroccoli, raw
Protein 3.0 g 2.6 g
Histidine 46.0 mg 59.0 mg
Isoleucine 109.0 mg 79.0 mg
Leucine 128.0 mg 129.0 mg
Lysine 140.0 mg 135.0 mg
Methionine 28.0 mg 38.0 mg
Phenylalanine 70.0 mg 117.0 mg
Threonine 82.0 mg 88.0 mg
Tryptophan 29.0 mg 33.0 mg
Valine 114.0 mg 125.0 mg
Alanine 139.0 mg 104.0 mg
Arginine 138.0 mg 191.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 342.0 mg 325.0 mg
Cystine 35.0 mg 28.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 483.0 mg 542.0 mg
Glycine 96.0 mg 89.0 mg
Proline 157.0 mg 110.0 mg
Serine 112.0 mg 121.0 mg
Tyrosine 47.0 mg 50.0 mg
VitaminsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltBroccoli, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 40.0 mcg 31.0 mcg
Vitamin C 24.4 mg 91.3 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 1.2 mg 0.8 mg
Vitamin K 80.0 mcg 102.0 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 1.0 mg 0.6 mg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg 0.2 mg
Folate (B9) 135.0 mcg 65.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.2 mg 0.6 mg
Choline 20.9 mg 18.7 mg
Betaine 0.7 mg 0.1 mg
MineralsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltBroccoli, raw
Calcium 18.0 mg 47.0 mg
Iron 0.6 mg 0.7 mg
Magnesium 10.0 mg 21.0 mg
Phosphorus 49.0 mg 67.0 mg
Potassium 172.0 mg 316.0 mg
Sodium 3.0 mg 36.0 mg
Zinc 0.4 mg 0.4 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Manganese 0.1 mg 0.2 mg
Selenium 3.9 mcg 2.5 mcg
SterolsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltBroccoli, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltBroccoli, raw
Alcohol 0.0 g 0.0 g
Caffeine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Theobromine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Ash 0.6 g 0.9 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt or Broccoli, raw?

Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has fewer calories: 18 kcal for Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs 32 kcal for Broccoli, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt or Broccoli, raw?

Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more protein: 3.0 g for Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs 2.6 g for Broccoli, raw per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt or Broccoli, raw?

Broccoli, raw has more fiber: 1.6 g for Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs 2.4 g for Broccoli, raw per 100 g.

Is Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt or Broccoli, raw healthier?

Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is lower in calories, and Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.