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Asparagus

Asparagus consists of the edible young shoots of Asparagus officinalis. While available year-round via imports, the British season is famously brief, lasting from late April to June. Celebrated for its distinct earthy flavor and tender texture, it is a significant source of folate, fiber, and vitamins A, C, and K.

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Category
Vegetables
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UK Season
May – Jul
science
MW Reference
1
Ruling Planet
Venus
Asparagus

Reference Data

science Asparagus, raw · 13-157 · DG

Tough base of stems removed

Energy & Proximates
Energy 25.00 kcal
Energy 103.00 kJ
Water 91.40 g
Protein 2.90 g
Fat 0.60 g
Carbohydrates 2.00 g
of which sugars 1.90 g
of which starch 0.10 g
Fibre (AOAC) g
Fibre (NSP) 1.70 g
Alcohol g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat 0.60 g
Saturated 0.10 g
Monounsaturated 0.10 g
Polyunsaturated 0.20 g
Trans g
Omega-3 g
Omega-6 g
Cholesterol mg
Minerals
Sodium 1.00 mg
Potassium 260.00 mg
Calcium 27.00 mg
Magnesium 13.00 mg
Phosphorus 72.00 mg
Iron 0.700 mg
Copper 0.080 mg
Zinc 0.700 mg
Selenium 1.00 µg
Iodine µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 53.00 µg
Vitamin D µg
Vitamin E 1.160 mg
Vitamin C 12.00 mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.160 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.060 mg
Niacin (B3) 1.000 mg
Vitamin B6 0.090 mg
Vitamin B12 µg
Folate 175.00 µg

Recipes

Brown Sugar Asparagus

Brown Sugar Asparagus

by TwoJupiter

Grilled Asparagus

Grilled Asparagus

by NeptuneTen

Baked Asparagus

Baked Asparagus

by MoonIV

Pea & broad bean shakshuka

Pea & broad bean shakshuka

by GemmaBactrian

50min
£
Easy
Asparagus cream pasta

Asparagus cream pasta

by GemmaBactrian

40min
£
Easy
Hot-smoked salmon salad with a chilli lemon dressing

Hot-smoked salmon salad with a chilli lemon dressing

by GemmaBactrian

30min
£
Easy
Pasta primavera

Pasta primavera

by GemmaBactrian

40min
£
Easy
One-pan salmon with roast asparagus

One-pan salmon with roast asparagus

by GemmaBactrian

120min
££
Easy
Pasta with hazelnut pesto and asparagus

Pasta with hazelnut pesto and asparagus

by QueenOfAllCosmos

60min
£
Easy
Spring greens carbonara

Spring greens carbonara

by GemmaBactrian

40min
£
Easy