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

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 18 kcal Spinach, raw 23 kcal
Calories
18 kcal 23 kcal
Protein
3.0 g 2.9 g
Carbs
1.9 g 3.6 g
Fiber
1.6 g 2.2 g
Sugars
0.3 g 0.4 g
Fat
0.4 g 0.4 g
Sodium
3 mg 79 mg

Key takeaways

  • Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 24% fewer calories (18 kcal vs 23 kcal).
  • Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more protein (3.0 g vs 2.9 g).
  • Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more carbs (1.9 g vs 3.6 g).
  • Spinach, raw has more fiber (2.2 g vs 1.6 g).
  • Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more sugars (0.3 g vs 0.4 g).
MacronutrientsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltSpinach, raw
Calories 18 kcal 23 kcal
Protein 3.0 g 2.9 g
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.4 g
Total Carbohydrate 1.9 g 3.6 g
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g 2.2 g
Total Sugars 0.3 g 0.4 g
Water 94.1 g 91.4 g
CarbohydratesAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltSpinach, raw
Total Carbohydrate 1.9 g 3.6 g
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g 2.2 g
Total Sugars 0.3 g 0.4 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltSpinach, raw
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.4 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 10.0 mg 138.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 175.0 mg 26.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltSpinach, raw
Protein 3.0 g 2.9 g
Histidine 46.0 mg 64.0 mg
Isoleucine 109.0 mg 147.0 mg
Leucine 128.0 mg 223.0 mg
Lysine 140.0 mg 174.0 mg
Methionine 28.0 mg 53.0 mg
Phenylalanine 70.0 mg 129.0 mg
Threonine 82.0 mg 122.0 mg
Tryptophan 29.0 mg 39.0 mg
Valine 114.0 mg 161.0 mg
Alanine 139.0 mg 142.0 mg
Arginine 138.0 mg 162.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 342.0 mg 240.0 mg
Cystine 35.0 mg 35.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 483.0 mg 343.0 mg
Glycine 96.0 mg 134.0 mg
Proline 157.0 mg 112.0 mg
Serine 112.0 mg 104.0 mg
Tyrosine 47.0 mg 108.0 mg
VitaminsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltSpinach, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 40.0 mcg 469.0 mcg
Vitamin C 24.4 mg 28.1 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 1.2 mg 2.0 mg
Vitamin K 80.0 mcg 482.9 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.2 mg
Niacin (B3) 1.0 mg 0.7 mg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg 0.2 mg
Folate (B9) 135.0 mcg 194.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.2 mg 0.1 mg
Choline 20.9 mg 19.3 mg
Betaine 0.7 mg 102.6 mg
MineralsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltSpinach, raw
Calcium 18.0 mg 99.0 mg
Iron 0.6 mg 2.7 mg
Magnesium 10.0 mg 79.0 mg
Phosphorus 49.0 mg 49.0 mg
Potassium 172.0 mg 558.0 mg
Sodium 3.0 mg 79.0 mg
Zinc 0.4 mg 0.5 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Manganese 0.1 mg 0.9 mg
Selenium 3.9 mcg 1.0 mcg
SterolsAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltSpinach, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 9.0 mg
OtherAsparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltSpinach, 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 1.7 g

Frequently asked questions

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

Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has fewer calories: 18 kcal for Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs 23 kcal for Spinach, raw per 100 g.

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

Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more protein: 3.0 g for Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs 2.9 g for Spinach, raw per 100 g.

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

Spinach, raw has more fiber: 1.6 g for Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs 2.2 g for Spinach, raw per 100 g.

Is Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt or Spinach, 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.