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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:

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for five additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

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 great (Top 10) for one nutrient:

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for two additional nutrients:

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)

4.1%
0.2%
2.4%
92.6%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

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.

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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
Figure 2. Nutritional profile of boiled asparagus (drained) with 66 nutrient values.

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Key Features Include

  • Great for sautéing and roasting
  • Flavorful
  • Sweet and tender
  • Grown in United States or Mexico

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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 / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
Spears (1/2" Base)60.0 g2.1 oz
Cup90.0 g3.2 oz
Figure 3. Common serving sizes of boiled asparagus (drained)

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AsparagusNo 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
43
(Made With Unspecified Fat)
49
(Made Without Fat)
42
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
50
36
65
58
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