Asparagus is a perennial herb and the edible spears, or young stems, of asparagus arise from an underground rhizome. The female asparagus plant produces seeds while the male does not.
A slight purple blush often appears around the stalk and throughout the conical tip, and its deep pistachio-green stalks are tender at the tip and somewhat woody and thick at the end. The flavor of asparagus is mildly grassy and sweet.
Asparagus varies on size depending on the variety: Jumbo, large or standard. Jumbo asparagus diameter ranges from 2 – 3 cm. Large asparagus diameter ranges from 1.7 – 1.9 cm. Standard asparagus diameter is around 1.6 cm.
Scientific name of Asparagus
Asparagus Officinalis
Other names of Asparagus
- Garden asparagus
- Sparrow grass
- Satavar
- Shatavari
- Shatamull
Calories by source in Asparagus
- Calories by carbohydrate in Asparagus = 68%
- Calories by fat in Asparagus = 5%
- Calories by protein in Asparagus = 27%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Asparagus
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Asparagus = 56%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Asparagus = 44%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Asparagus = 0%
Nutrition facts of Asparagus
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.12 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 2.2 | GRAM | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.88 | GRAM | 1% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Asparagus, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Asparagus, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Asparagus
- Select Asparagus spears with tight tips
- Select asparagus stems which are crisp and bright green in color
- Avoid lumped stems
Availability of Asparagus
- Generally asparagus is available round the year
How to store Asparagus
- Place the asparagus stems in a damp cover or stand the stems in container with little bit of water and store the stems in refrigerator for 4-5 days
Complete nutrition facts of Asparagus
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