In season
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.
category
Category
Vegetables
calendar_month
UK Season
May – Jul
science
MW Reference
1
♀
Ruling Planet
Venus
Reference Data
McCance & Widdowson 2021
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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
Using Asparagus
Pea & broad bean shakshuka
⏱50min
£
◆
Easy
Asparagus cream pasta
⏱40min
£
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Easy
Hot-smoked salmon salad with a chilli lemon dressing
⏱30min
£
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Easy
Pasta primavera
⏱40min
£
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Easy
One-pan salmon with roast asparagus
⏱120min
££
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Easy
Pasta with hazelnut pesto and asparagus
⏱60min
£
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Easy
Spring greens carbonara
⏱40min
£
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Easy