Nutritional Value of Asparagus


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Asparagus

Half cup (about 6 spears) of asparagus cooked with no added salt contains 2.16 grams of protein, 20 calories and 1.8 grams of fiber.

Minerals:

Potassium - 202 mg
Phosphorus - 49 mg
Calcium - 21 mg
Iron - 0.82 mg
Sodium - 13 mg
Magnesium - 13 mg
Zinc - 0.54 mg
Copper - 0.149 mg
Manganese - 0.139 mg
Selenium - 5.5 mcg
Also contains small amounts of other minerals.

Vitamins:

Vitamin A - 905 IU
Vitamin C - 6.9 mg
Niacin - 0.976 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.146 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.125 mg
Pantothenic Acid - 0.203 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.071 mg
Folate - 134 mcg
Vitamin K - 45.5 mcg
Vitamin E - 1.35 mg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.

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