Asparagus
Asparagus is a type of vegetable commonly used in baby food, grain dishes, grills, bbq, and much more!
The flavor profile for asparagus can be described as earthy and fiberous.
Asparagus contains over 19+ nutrients including 10 vitamins and 9 minerals. Asparagus is also sodium free and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Asparagus
There are 8 uses for asparagus. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Baby Food.
- Grain Dishes.
- Grills, BBQ.
- Pastas.
- Salads.
- Side Dish.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming asparagus.
- Try adding asparagus to boiling water until they turn bright green and tender. If you are not eating the asparagus immediately after cooking, soak in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
- You can also roast asparagus by coating it with olive oil, pepper, and salt and cooking on a sheet pan at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204.44 degree Celsius). It should be roasted until the tips are brown and spears become tender.
- To retain the most nutritional value, steam your asparagus. Place asparagus in a steamer basket, cover, and cook on medium heat. Cook until the spears are fork-tender and bright green in color.
- Asparagus is an effective food for weight reduction, as it contains antioxidants that remove toxins from the body and helps boost metabolism.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy asparagus is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Asparagus - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
20
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 4g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 2g
5%
Vitamin K 46%
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Copper 21%
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Folate 13%
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Riboflavin 13%
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Thiamin 13%
·
Iron 12%
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Manganese 9%
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Vitamin E 8%
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Phosphorous 7%
·
Vitamin C 7%
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Vitamin B6 7%
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Niacin 7%
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Zinc 7%
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Pantothenic Acid 5%
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Vitamin A 5%
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Magnesium 5%
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Potassium 4%
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Selenium 4%
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Choline 4%
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Calcium 2%
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* 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.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 2 micronutrients.
- Good source of 4 micronutrients.