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Asparagus, steamed

Asparagus is a vegetable eaten for its young shoots. The figures here describe fresh asparagus that has been steamed, including the tips and thicker stems, with the tough bases removed. Per 100g, it provides 2.9g of protein, 1.3g of fibre, 102µg of folate and 283mg of potassium. It also contains smaller amounts of other vitamins and minerals.

Folate supports normal blood cell formation, while potassium helps nerves and muscles function normally. Fibre contributes to normal bowel function. Steamed asparagus contains little salt or saturated fat, although adding salt, butter or sauces changes the nutritional content of the finished dish. Full nutritional figures are shown in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

21 kcal

Energy

90 kJ

Graisse

0.4g

of which saturates

0.05g

Carbohydrate

1.6g

of which sugars

1.6g

Fibre

1.3g

Protéines

2.9g

Sel

0.01g

Alcool

0g

Eau

92g

Cholestérol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

32µg

Vitamine D

0µg

Vitamine E

1.4mg

Vitamine C

8mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.09mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.14mg

Niacin (B3)

1.5mg

Vitamine B6

0.15mg

Vitamine B12

0µg

Folate

102µg

Calcium

23mg

Fer

0.5mg

Magnésium

12mg

Phosphorus

66mg

Potassium

283mg

Sodium

3mg

Zinc

0.5mg

Copper

0.12mg

Sélénium

9µg

Iodine

Trace

Other types of asparagus

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Asparagus, grilled

25 kcal

3.5g

0.4g

1.6g

Asparagus, raw

25 kcal

2.9g

0.6g

–

Asparagus, roasted in rapeseed oil

35 kcal

3.5g

1.5g

1.6g

Asparagus, canned, re-heated, drained

24 kcal

3.4g

0.5g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (11 samples, fresh, UK and imported, including tips and thicker stems. Tough base of stems removed, steamed for 3-18 minutes). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Lectures complémentaires et références

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Dernière version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publié à l'origine