Asparagus is good for you, as the nutritional value, below, shows.
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Asparagus is:
- low in calories
- free from fat or cholesterol
- very low in sodium (salt).
Asparagus is a good source of:
- folic acid – vitamin B9 – important in pregnancy
- potassium
- dietary fibre
- rutin – a bioflavinoid with antioxidant properties
- asparagine – an amino acid which benefits the nervous system
Asparagus Calories and Nutrition per Serving (1 Serving=1oz/28g)
| Calories | 7 |
| Protein | 0.9 |
| Carbohydrate | 0.5 |
| Fat | 0.2 |
| Fibre | 0.5 |
| Alcohol | 0 |
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