Asparagus
Calories
20
kcal / 100g
Glycemic Index
0
Low GI
Glycemic Load
1
Low
* Tender spears
nutrition (per 100g)
Carbohydrates3.9 g
Sugars1.9 g
Fiber2.1 g
Protein2.2 g
Fat0.1 g
Vitamins
A
Retinol38 mcg4%
Retinol38 mcg4%
B1
Thiamin0.14 mg12%
Thiamin0.14 mg12%
B2
Riboflavin0.14 mg11%
Riboflavin0.14 mg11%
B3
Niacin0.98 mg6%
Niacin0.98 mg6%
B5
Pantothenic Acid0.27 mg5%
Pantothenic Acid0.27 mg5%
B6
Pyridoxine0.09 mg5%
Pyridoxine0.09 mg5%
B7
Biotin0 mcg0%
Biotin0 mcg0%
B9
Folate52 mcg13%
Folate52 mcg13%
B12
Cobalamin0 mcg0%
Cobalamin0 mcg0%
C
Ascorbic Acid5.6 mg6%
Ascorbic Acid5.6 mg6%
D
Calciferol0 mcg0%
Calciferol0 mcg0%
E
Tocopherol1.1 mg8%
Tocopherol1.1 mg8%
K
Phylloquinone41.6 mcg35%
Phylloquinone41.6 mcg35%
Minerals
Ca
Calcium24 mg2%
Calcium24 mg2%
Cu
Copper0.189 mg21%
Copper0.189 mg21%
Fe
Iron14 mg78%
Iron14 mg78%
Mg
Magnesium0 mg0%
Magnesium0 mg0%
Mn
Manganese52 mg2261%
Manganese52 mg2261%
P
Phosphorus1 mg0%
Phosphorus1 mg0%
K
Potassium202 mg4%
Potassium202 mg4%
Se
Selenium0.6 mcg1%
Selenium0.6 mcg1%
Na
Sodium2 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Zn
Zinc0.54 mg5%
Zinc0.54 mg5%
Data Integrity & Reference Standards
To ensure the highest accuracy, FoodFactsPro follows international nutritional standards (USDA/FDA) for all calculations.
| Indicator | Low | Med | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI (Index) | 0-55 | 56-69 | 70+ |
| GL (Load) | 0-10 | 11-19 | 20+ |
| Nutrient | RDA Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 900 | mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 90 | mg |
| Potassium | 4700 | mg |
- Primary Source: USDA FoodData Central (2024 Release).
- Reference Standards: % DV based on FDA 2020 guidelines for a 2,000 kcal diet.
* Values represent averages. Content varies based on variety and ripeness.