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Nutritional Profile of Boiled Asparagus (Drained)
We got 66 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Boiled Asparagus (Drained).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Water (Water)
- Fluoride, F (Minerals)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks first-rate (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for two additional nutrients:
- Fluoride, F (Minerals)
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Boiled Asparagus (Drained)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Boiled Asparagus (Drained)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Boiled Asparagus (Drained)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Boiled Asparagus (Drained)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Boiled Asparagus (Drained)
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 689 | 2114 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2 g | 567 mg | 74 | 235 |
| Fructose | 790 mg | 224 mg | 53 | 324 |
| Glucose | 420 mg | 119.1 mg | 78 | 362 |
| Sucrose | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 80 | 442 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 1.3 g | 368.5 mg | 416 | 1546 |
| Fatty Acids (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 684 | 2410 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 48 mg | 13.6 mg | 691 | 2759 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 220 mg | 62.4 mg | 418 | 1743 |
| Saturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 48 mg | 13.6 mg | 555 | 2228 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 641 | 2318 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 280 | 927 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 125 mg | 35.4 mg | 107 | 837 |
| Arginine | 99 mg | 28.1 mg | 157 | 886 |
| Aspartic Acid | 555 mg | 157.3 mg | 55 | 562 |
| Betaine | 900 µg | 255.1 µg | 24 | 318 |
| Cystine | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 69 | 462 |
| Glutamic Acid | 255 mg | 72.3 mg | 198 | 928 |
| Glycine | 101 mg | 28.6 mg | 97 | 903 |
| Histidine | 53 mg | 15 mg | 93 | 955 |
| Isoleucine | 82 mg | 23.2 mg | 131 | 939 |
| Leucine | 140 mg | 39.7 mg | 141 | 890 |
| Lysine | 113 mg | 32 mg | 144 | 880 |
| Methionine | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 77 | 916 |
| Phenylalanine | 82 mg | 23.2 mg | 128 | 961 |
| Proline | 77 mg | 21.8 mg | 125 | 988 |
| Serine | 116 mg | 32.9 mg | 95 | 952 |
| Threonine | 92 mg | 26.1 mg | 107 | 921 |
| Tryptophan | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 63 | 436 |
| Tyrosine | 57 mg | 16.2 mg | 119 | 981 |
| Valine | 125 mg | 35.4 mg | 120 | 920 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 680.4 mg | 281 | 1379 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 149 µg | 42.2 µg | 31 | 306 |
| Folate, food | 149 µg | 42.2 µg | 31 | 141 |
| Folate, total | 149 µg | 42.2 µg | 31 | 234 |
| Niacin | 1.1 mg | 306.2 µg | 191 | 1531 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 225 µg | 63.8 µg | 226 | 960 |
| Riboflavin | 139 µg | 39.4 µg | 145 | 672 |
| Thiamin | 162 µg | 45.9 µg | 90 | 722 |
| Vitamin B6 | 79 µg | 22.4 µg | 281 | 902 |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 2.2 mg | 365 | 546 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.5 mg | 425.2 µg | 138 | 493 |
| beta-Carotene | 604 µg | 171.2 µg | 452 | 657 |
| beta-Tocopherol | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 9 | 82 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 210 µg | 59.5 µg | 34 | 414 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 771 µg | 218.6 µg | 315 | 443 |
| Lycopene | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 63 | 759 |
| Phylloquinone | 50.6 µg | 14.3 µg | 303 | 453 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1k IU | 286.3 IU | 169 | 361 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 50 µg | 14.2 µg | 401 | 661 |
| Minerals (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 174 | 524 |
| Copper, Cu | 165 µg | 46.8 µg | 146 | 684 |
| Fluoride, F | 21.9 µg | 6.2 µg | 17 | 129 |
| Iron, Fe | 910 µg | 258 µg | 200 | 831 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14 mg | 4 mg | 110 | 350 |
| Manganese, Mn | 154 µg | 43.7 µg | 266 | 876 |
| Phosphorus, P | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 117 | 618 |
| Potassium, K | 224 mg | 63.5 mg | 338 | 674 |
| Selenium, Se | 6.1 µg | 1.7 µg | 50 | 632 |
| Sodium, Na | 14 mg | 4 mg | 434 | 1137 |
| Zinc, Zn | 600 µg | 170.1 µg | 97 | 860 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 26.1 mg | 7.4 mg | 147 | 895 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 92.6 g | 26.3 g | 60 | 101 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 630 mg | 178.6 mg | 193 | 606 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 22 kcal | 6.2 kcal | 200 | 667 |
| KJ (Energy) | 94 kj | 26.6 kj | 286 | 1066 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Boiled Asparagus (Drained)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Spears (1/2" Base) | 60.0 g | 2.1 oz |
| Cup | 90.0 g | 3.2 oz |
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| Asparagus | No of Nutrients |
(With Salt, Drained) | 64 |
(With Salt, Drained) | 69 |
(Without Salt, Drained) | 69 |
(Drained Solids) | 66 |
(Regular Pack, Solids & Liquids) | 58 |
(Solids & Liquids, No Salt Added) | 64 |
(From Canned, Made With Butter) | 49 |
(From Canned, Made With Fat, Unspecified Type Of Fat) | 49 |
(From Canned, Made With Margarine) | 46 |
(From Canned, Made With Oil) | 43 |
(From Canned, Made Without Fat) | 42 |
(From Canned, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 49 |
(Made With Butter, Unspecified Form) | 49 |
(Made With Margarine, Unspecified Form) | 46 |
(Made With Oil, Unspecified Form) | 43 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat, Unspecified Form) | 50 |
(Made Without Fat, Unspecified Form) | 42 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified Form) | 49 |
(Made With Butter) | 50 |
(Made With Margarine) | 46 |
(Made With Oil) | 42 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 50 |
(Made Without Fat) | 37 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 49 |
(Made With Butter) | 49 |
(Made With Margarine) | 46 |
(Made With Oil) | 43 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 49 |
(Made Without Fat) | 42 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 50 |
| 36 | |
(Fresh) | 65 |
| 58 |
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