Beets vs Asparagus
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Asparagus
Best for muscle gain
Asparagus
Best for low-carb
Asparagus
Macro Comparison
Beets: 100g (100g) | Asparagus: 100g (100g)
43
Beets
20
Asparagus
1.69g
Beets
2.2g
Asparagus
8.79g
Beets
3.88g
Asparagus
0.3g
Beets
0.12g
Asparagus
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
16%
Beets
44%
Asparagus
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| Nutrient | Beets | Asparagus |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 20 |
| Protein | 1.7g | 2.2g |
| Carbs | 8.8g | 3.9g |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.1g |
| Fiber | 3.12g | 2.1g |
| Sugar | — | 1.88g |
| Sodium | 112mg | 2mg |
| Cholesterol | — | 0mg |
| Saturated Fat | — | 0.04g |
| Potassium | 342mg | 202mg |
| Vitamin A | — | 38mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5.6mg |
| Calcium | 13.8mg | 24mg |
| Iron | 0.43mg | 2.14mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Asparagus. With 20 calories and 2.2g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Asparagus. Asparagus delivers 2.2g protein per serving — 0.5g more than Beets.
For low-carb diets
Choose Asparagus with 3.88g carbs per serving.
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Is Beets or Asparagus better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Asparagus is the better choice. Beets has 43 calories and 1.69g protein per serving, while Asparagus has 20 calories and 2.2g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Beets or Asparagus?
Asparagus has more protein per serving. Beets provides 1.69g and Asparagus provides 2.2g of protein.
Can I eat both beets and asparagus together?
Yes! Combining beets and asparagus gives you 63 calories and 3.89g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.