Broccoli vs Asparagus
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Broccoli wins in 14 out of 29 nutrient categories
Broccoli: 14
vs
Asparagus: 12
(3 ties)
Overview
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Broccoli | Asparagus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 0 MG | 16 MG | |
| Folate, total | 94 UG | 52 UG | |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 1.0 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 57 UG | 38 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 68.3 MG | 5.6 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.4 MG | 1.1 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 101.4 UG | 41.6 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Broccoli | Asparagus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 41 MG | 24 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.7 MG | 2.1 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16 MG | 14 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.3 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 59 MG | 52 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 250 MG | 202 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.9 UG | 2.3 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 17 MG | 2 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 0.5 MG |