Asparagus vs Beetroot – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing asparagus to beetroot, we picked the asparagus.

Why?

Both are great! But one comes out better, on balance:

In terms of macros, asparagus has a little more protein, while beetroot has a little more fiber and 2x the carbs, but the numbers are all quite low, meaning doesn’t make much difference, so all in all, we’re calling this round a tie.

In the category of vitamins, however, asparagus has a lot more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, C, E, and K, including 21x more vitamin K, of which it’s a very good source, while beetroot boasts only more vitamin B9. So, an overwhelming win for asparagus here.

Looking at minerals next, asparagus has more calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while beetroot has more magnesium, manganese, and potassium, yielding a 6:3 win to asparagus in this round.

In other considerations, asparagus has more polyphenols, especially quercetin, while beetroot has betalains, especially betanin, and plenty of benefits therefrom (see the “learn more” link below). So we’ll call this round a tie.

Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for asparagus, but by all means enjoy either or both, as both have their strong merits, and diversity is good!

Want to learn more?

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Enjoy!