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Asparagus (cooked)

Fast-cooking spears; the famous aftereffect is individual chemistry.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g22 kcal 2.4 g4.1 g 2.0 g0.2 g
Per 100 kcal— 10.9 g18.7 g 9.1 g1.0 g
Half cup · 90 g20 kcal2.2 g3.7 g1.8 g0.2 g

Where the calories come from

protein 34%carbs 59%fat 7%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars1.3 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Sodium14 mg · 1% DV
Potassium224 mg · 5% DV
Calcium23 mg · 2% DV
Iron1 mg · 5% DV
Magnesium14 mg · 3% DV
Vitamin C7.7 mg · 9% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)50 mcg · 6% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1.5 mg · 10% DV
Folate (DFE)149 mcg · 37% DV
Choline26.1 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin B60.08 mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus54 mg · 4% DV
Copper0.17 mg · 19% DV
Potassium : sodium16.0 : 1 · favorable
Protein2.2 g · 4% DVFiber1.8 g · 6% DVPotassium202 mg · 4% DVCalcium21 mg · 2% DVIron0.8 mg · 5% DVMagnesium13 mg · 3% DVSodium13 mg · 1% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 168390 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

1250 gfor 30 g protein
275 kcalthose grams cost
2.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsAsparagus
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliAsparagus
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastAsparagus

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gSwiss chard9.5 g#6 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Asparagus2.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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