Asparagus, steamed

13-638
Added by Public Health England

Nutrition

Macronutrients

Energy (kcal)
21kcal
Energy (kJ)
90kJ
Protein
2.9g
Fat
0.4g
Saturated fatty acids
0.05g
Monounsaturated fatty acids
0.1g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
0.15g
Carbohydrate
1.6g
Total sugars
1.6g
Fibre (AOAC)
1.3g

Minerals

Salt
0.01g
Sodium
3mg
Potassium
283mg
Calcium
23mg
Magnesium
12mg
Phosphorus
66mg
Iron
0.5mg
Copper
0.12mg
Zinc
0.5mg
Chloride
71mg
Manganese
0.13mg
Selenium
9µg
Iodine
Trace

Vitamins

Carotene
194µg
Retinol equivalent
32µg
Vitamin D
0µg
Vitamin E
1.45mg
Thiamin
0.09mg
Riboflavin
0.14mg
Niacin
1.5mg
Vitamin B6
0.15mg
Vitamin B12
0µg
Folate
102µg
Vitamin C
8mg

Description

11 samples, fresh, UK and imported, including tips and thicker stems. Tough base of stems removed, steamed for 3-18 minutes

References

PHE, Nutrient analysis of fresh and processed fruit and vegetables with respect to fibre, 2017