Asparagus nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Asparagus, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Asparagus
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 32 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 1 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 20 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 2 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (134 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -1.9 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ 2 to 3 for boiled asparagus. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814602002121 | 2 mg |
Asparagus calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 20 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 27 | 134 g |
Asparagus Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Asparagus Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
2268IU of 5,000IU
45%
Vitamin E :
3.4mg of 15mg
23%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
17mg of 90mg
19%
Vitamin B1:
0.43mg of 1mg
36%
Vitamin B2:
0.42mg of 1mg
33%
Vitamin B3:
2.9mg of 16mg
18%
Vitamin B5:
0.82mg of 5mg
16%
Vitamin B6:
0.27mg of 1mg
21%
Folate:
156µg of 400µg
39%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
48mg of 550mg
8.7%
Vitamin K:
125µg of 120µg
104%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
2.2 g of 50 g
2.2 g (4% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.9 g of 300 g
3.9 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
93.2 g of 2,000 g
93.2 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.6 g
0.6 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
81mg of 280mg
29%
Threonine:
252mg of 1,050mg
24%
Isoleucine:
225mg of 1,400mg
16%
Leucine:
384mg of 2,730mg
14%
Lysine:
312mg of 2,100mg
15%
Methionine:
93mg of 1,050mg
8.9%
Phenylalanine:
225mg of 1,750mg
13%
Valine:
345mg of 1,820mg
19%
Histidine:
147mg of 700mg
21%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Asparagus
Sugar:
1.9 g
Fiber:
2.1 g
Other:
-0.1 g
All nutrients for Asparagus per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% | 97% |
2.4 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 2.2g | 5% | 76% |
1.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.12g | 0% | 91% |
277.6 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% | 29% |
9.5 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 1.8g | N/A | 67% |
30.4 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 3.9g | 1% | 63% |
7.3 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | 75% |
10 times less than Almond
|
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% | 49% |
5.2 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 202mg | 6% | 59% |
1.4 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 2.1mg | 27% | 34% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | 60% |
4.8 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | 35% |
1.1 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.19mg | 21% | 33% |
1.3 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 5% | 67% |
11.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 7% | 76% |
3.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% | 96% |
245 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 756IU | 15% | 21% |
22.1 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 38µg | 4% | 37% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.1mg | 8% | 45% |
1.3 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | 55% | |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | 75% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 12% | 40% |
1.9 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 11% | 59% |
1.1 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.98mg | 6% | 69% |
9.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 5% | 76% |
4.1 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | 67% |
1.3 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 42µg | 35% | 44% |
2.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 52µg | 13% | 34% |
1.2 times less than Brussels sprout
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% | 87% |
147.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | 78% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | N/A | 90% |
943.5 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | 91% |
11.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.08mg | 0% | 91% |
8.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | 92% |
12.2 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.13mg | 0% | 92% |
19 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.1mg | 0% | 91% |
4.3 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0% | 91% |
3.1 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.08mg | 0% | 92% |
8.9 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.12mg | 0% | 91% |
17.6 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.05mg | 0% | 91% |
15.3 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | 86% |
5.9 times less than Apple
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 20
% Daily Value*
0.18%
Total Fat
0.12g
0.18%
Saturated Fat 0.04g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.09%
Sodium 2mg
1.3%
Total Carbohydrate
3.9g
8.4%
Dietary Fiber
2.1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
2.2g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
24mg
2.4%
Iron
2.1mg
27%
Potassium
202mg
5.9%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.