Asparagus vs Red Cabbage – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing asparagus to red cabbage, we picked the asparagus.

Why?

It was close!

In terms of macros, there’s nothing meaningful between them—same fiber, same protein, technically red cabbage is slightly higher in carbs, but not enough to make a difference to anything. We declare this round a tie.

In the category of vitamins, asparagus has more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B9, E, and K, while red cabbage has more of vitamins A, B6, and C, meaning a win for asparagus in this round.

Looking at minerals, asparagus has more copper, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while red cabbage has more calcium, magnesium, manganese, and potassium, for a 4:4 tie here.

In other considerations, both have their share of polyphenols, and figures are too varied on this to declare one the winner over the other here, so another tie.

Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for asparagus (on the strength of the vitamin content), but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is good!

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