Asparagus vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Asparagus and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
asparagus
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in asparagus and pickles:
- Asparagus has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Asparagus and pickles contain similar amounts of calories - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and pickle has 12 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, asparagus is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Asparagus has a macronutrient ratio of 34:61:5 and for pickles, 14:66:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Asparagus | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 66% |
| Fat | 5% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both asparagus and pickles are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in asparagus are made of 53% dietary fiber and 47% sugar, whereas the carbs in pickles comprise of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 110% more dietary fiber than pickle - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pickle has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Asparagus and pickles contain similar amounts of sugar - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pickle has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Asparagus has 340% more protein than pickle - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and pickle has 0.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both asparagus and pickles are low in saturated fat - asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Asparagus has 143% more Vitamin C than pickle - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Asparagus has 533% more Vitamin A than pickle - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Asparagus and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Asparagus has 140% more Vitamin K than pickle - asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Asparagus has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both asparagus and pickles contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Asparagus | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.143 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.141 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.978 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.274 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 52 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 138% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and pickle has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Asparagus is a great source of iron and it has 723% more iron than pickle - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and pickle has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Asparagus is a great source of potassium and it has 73% more potassium than pickle - asparagus has 202mg of potassium per 100 grams and pickle has 117mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both asparagus and pickles contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Asparagus | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 449 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 710 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Asparagus | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both asparagus and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Asparagus | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does asparagus or pickles contain more calories in 100 grams?Asparagus and pickles contain similar amounts of calories - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and pickle has 12 calories.
Is asparagus or pickles better for protein?
Asparagus has 340% more protein than pickle - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and pickle has 0.5g of protein.
Does asparagus or pickles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both asparagus and pickles are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in asparagus are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in pickles comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.