Cooked Asparagus vs Cooked Zucchini Calories

Cooked Asparagus has 40% more calories than cooked zucchini: 21 vs 15 calories per 100 g.

For protein, cooked asparagus has more. For fat, cooked zucchini has more. For carbohydrates, cooked asparagus has more. For fiber, cooked asparagus has more.

By typical serving, 1 piece of cooked asparagus (4 g) has 1 calorie and 1 cup of cooked zucchini (180 g) has 27 calories.

Cooked Asparagus and Cooked Zucchini calorie calculator

Amount of eachUnit

Cooked Asparagus

21calories in 100 g

Protein 2.4 g
Fat 0.1 g
Carbs 4.2 g

Cooked Asparagus nutrition

Cooked Zucchini

15calories in 100 g

Protein 1.1 g
Fat 0.4 g
Carbs 2.7 g

Cooked Zucchini nutrition

Nutrition per 100 grams

Nutrient	Cooked Asparagus	Cooked Zucchini
Calories	21	15
Protein	2.4 g	1.1 g
Fat	0.1 g	0.4 g
Saturated fat	0 g	0.1 g
Carbohydrates	4.2 g	2.7 g
Fiber	2.3 g	1 g
Sugars	2 g	1.7 g
Sodium	127 mg	3 mg
Potassium	217 mg	264 mg
Calcium	26 mg	18 mg
Iron	2.3 mg	0.4 mg
Vitamin C	5.1 mg	13 mg

Cooked Asparagus vs Cooked Zucchini: common questions

Which has more calories, cooked asparagus or cooked zucchini?

Cooked Asparagus has more calories per 100 g (21 vs 15).

Which has more protein, cooked asparagus or cooked zucchini?

Cooked Asparagus has more protein per 100 g (2.4 g vs 1.1 g).

Is cooked asparagus or cooked zucchini better for weight loss?

Cooked Zucchini has fewer calories per 100 g, so you can eat more of it for the same calories. Total calories across the day matter more than any single food, and protein and fiber help with fullness.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Cooked Asparagus: FDC ID 2709834. Cooked Zucchini: FDC ID 169292.