Asparagus Unprepared (Frozen)
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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (3.2g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (4.1g) per 100g. At just 24 calories per 100g, Asparagus Unprepared (Frozen) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. With only 8mg of sodium, Asparagus Unprepared (Frozen) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Nutritionally broad, Asparagus Unprepared (Frozen) delivers meaningful amounts of 5 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Composed of 92% water by weight, Asparagus Unprepared (Frozen) also contributes to daily hydration.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein41%3.2 g
- Fat7%0.23 g
- Carbs52%4.1 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 91.8 | G |
| Energy | 24.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 3.2 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.23 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.1 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.9 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 31.8 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.12 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.2 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.11 | MG |
| Folate, total | 191 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 47.0 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 25.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.73 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 64.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 253 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 8.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.59 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.14 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.20 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 1.7 | UG |
| Energy | 100 | kJ |
| Ash | 0.62 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.18 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 191 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 191 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 948 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.05 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.001 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.001 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.05 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.003 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.007 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.001 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.006 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.10 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.10 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.005 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.03 | G |
| Threonine | 0.09 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.12 | G |
| Leucine | 0.14 | G |
| Lysine | 0.15 | G |
| Methionine | 0.03 | G |
| Cystine | 0.04 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.08 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.05 | G |
| Valine | 0.12 | G |
| Arginine | 0.15 | G |
| Histidine | 0.05 | G |
| Alanine | 0.15 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 0.37 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 0.53 | G |
| Glycine | 0.10 | G |
| Proline | 0.17 | G |
| Serine | 0.12 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| spears (58g) | 14 | 1.9g | 0.1g | 2.4g |
| package (10 oz) (284g) | 68 | 9.2g | 0.7g | 11.6g |
Scaled from Asparagus Unprepared (Frozen)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Asparagus Unprepared (Frozen) is a excellent source of Vitamin C (35% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
Dietary Considerations
Asparagus Unprepared (Frozen) is naturally low in sodium at 8mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Asparagus Unprepared (Frozen) is a meaningful source of folate at 191mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.
The antioxidant content of Asparagus Unprepared (Frozen) supports anti-inflammatory dietary patterns. See the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 6% (#496 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: 169208.
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