Asparagus Green (Raw)
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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (1.4g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (5.1g) per 100g. With only 2mg of sodium, Asparagus Green (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Beyond its macros, Asparagus Green (Raw) provides notable amounts of Folate, Copper, Vitamin C per 100g. Composed of 93% water by weight, Asparagus Green (Raw) also contributes to daily hydration.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein20%1.4 g
- Fat7%0.22 g
- Carbs73%5.1 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 92.6 | G |
| Protein | 1.4 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.22 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.1 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.9 | G |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 9.2 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.07 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.1 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.11 | MG |
| Folate, total | 183 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 20.6 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.44 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.8 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 53.9 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 278 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 2.5 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.60 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.13 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.15 | MG |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 28.1 | KCAL |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 23.5 | KCAL |
| Nitrogen | 0.23 | G |
| Ash | 0.68 | G |
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Nutrient Highlights
- Asparagus Green (Raw) is a good source of Vitamin C (10% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
Dietary Considerations
Asparagus Green (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 2mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Asparagus Green (Raw) is a meaningful source of folate at 183mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 16% (#1,322 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value 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.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 2710823.
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