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Asparagus

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
 
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 1
Calories 27
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0.16g 0%
  Saturated Fat 0.062g 0%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0.118g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 271mg  
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g 2%
  Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%
  Sugars 2.52g  
Protein 2.95g  
 
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 3% Iron 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
1%
of RDI*
(27 calories)
1% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (69%)
 
Fat (5%)
 
Protein (26%)
Carbohydrates, 5.2g (69%) Fat, 0.16g (5%) Protein, 2.95g (26%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories

Nutrition summary:

There are 27 calories in 1 cup of Asparagus.
Calorie breakdown: 5% fat, 69% carbs, 26% protein.
Estimated Net Carbs (non-fiber carbs): 2.4g.

Common serving sizes:

Serving Size Calories
1 spear tip (2" long or less) 1
1 spear small (5" long or less) 2
1 spear medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) 3
1 spear large (7-1/4" to 8-1/2") 4
1 spear extra large (8-3/4" to 10" long) 5
1 oz 6
100 g 20
1 cup 27
1 lb 91

Related types of Asparagus:

Cooked Asparagus (from Fresh)
Asparagus (Drained Solids, Canned)
Asparagus (Unprepared, Frozen)
Asparagus (Solids and Liquids, Canned)
Cooked Asparagus (Canned)
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Related types of Vegetables:

Lettuce
Red Tomatoes
Carrots
Spinach
Mushrooms
Onions
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See also:

Asparagus (No Salt Added, Solids and Liquids, Canned)
Cream Of Asparagus Soup (Dry Mix, Dehydrated)
Cream Of Asparagus Soup (Canned, Condensed)
Cream Of Asparagus Soup (with Equal Volume Milk, Canned)
Cream Of Asparagus Soup (with Equal Volume Water, Dehydrated)
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Used in these member recipes:

Asparagus Frittata
Broiled Salmon with Asparagus
Shrimp Scampi Angel Hair Pasta with Asparagus
Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
Honey Lemon Sesame Asparagus
Orange Infused Asparagus
Asparagus & Egg White Scramble
Chicken and Asparagus with Cream Dijon Sauce
Roasted Asparagus with Red Potatoes and Onion
 
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Recently eaten by:

Brenda Hogan
on 20 November 2009
KatieA5
on 21 November 2009
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on 20 November 2009
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