Asparagus vs Green Beans – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing asparagus to green beans, we picked the asparagus.
Why?
Both have their strong points, but one has more:
In terms of macros, asparagus has 2x the protein (a fair feat for a plant whose last name is not “beans”!) while green beans have nearly 2x the fiber and just under 3x the carbs. With that spread of data, we say it all evens out to a tie in this round.
In the category of vitamins, asparagus has considerably more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B9, C, E, K, and choline, while green beans have more vitamin B6—an overwhelming 10:1 win for asparagus.
Looking at minerals next, asparagus has more copper, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while green beans have more calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese, yielding a modestly marginal 5:4 victory to asparagus here.
In other considerations, asparagus has a higher polyphenol content, mostly quercetin. So that’s another point for asparagus.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for asparagus, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
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