Asparagus, raw - Nutritional Analysis

  
Serving size: X        Group: Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Health and Nutritional Value Highlights


Omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio  4:1
Positives
High in Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), Vitamin K (phylloquinone). 

Negatives
High sugar content. 

Energy and Metabolism


Calorie Composition
Source of Calories Amt of Calories* % of Total
Fat 1.4 4%
Protein 11.8 35%
Carbohydratres 20.8 62%
Total 33.5 100%
 
* The amounts of calories are per the serving
  you selected: 1 cup (134g).

Carbohydrate Metabolism
Estimated Glycemic Index   20   Low
Estimated Glycemic Load
(per Selected Serving)
  1.3   

Nutrient balance


Macronutrients & Fiber
Nutrient Density Level
Protein High
Total lipid (fat) Very Low
Carbohydrate, by difference Medium
Fatty acids, total saturated Very Low
Fiber, total dietary Very High

Common Nutrients of Concern
(when consumed in excess)
Nutrient Density Level
Sodium, Na Very Low
Fatty acids, total saturated Very Low
Cholesterol Very Low
Fatty acids, trans   

Vitamins and Minerals
Nutrient Density Level
Calcium, Ca Medium
Iron, Fe Very High
Magnesium, Mg High
Phosphorus, P Very High
Potassium, K Very High
Sodium, Na Very Low
Zinc, Zn High
Copper, Cu Very High
Manganese, Mn Very High
Selenium, Se High
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid Very High
Thiamin Very High
Riboflavin Very High
Niacin High
Pantothenic acid High
Vitamin B-6 High
Folate, total Very High
Vitamin B-12 Very Low
Vitamin A, IU Very High
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) Very High
Vitamin D
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) Very High

Other


Water content: 93%