Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Asparagus, raw
Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026
20kcal per 100 g
2.2 gProtein
0.12 gFat
3.9 gCarbohydrate
Energy and macronutrients
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 20 kcal85 kJ | — |
| Protein | 2.2 g | — |
| Fat | 0.12 g | 0% |
| of which saturated | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | — |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | — |
| of which sugars | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Fibre | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Water | 93.2 g | — |
Minerals
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 202 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.54 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg | 4% |
Vitamins
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 38 µg | 4% |
| Beta-carotene | 449 µg | — |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 42 µg | 35% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.98 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 52 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6 mg | 6% |
In its food group
Position among 790 foods in “Vegetables and Vegetable Products”
Energy20 kcal · median 37 kcal
Protein2.2 g · median 2.1 g
Fibre2.1 g · median 2.2 g
Sugars1.9 g · median 2.2 g
Saturated fat0.04 g · median 0.05 g
Salt0.01 g · median 0.1 g
54% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.
Richest in
Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
- Vitamin K42 µg · 35%
- Copper0.19 mg · 21%
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Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.