Vegetables · per 100g
A tender, spring-harvested shoot with a distinctively earthy and grassy flavor, asparagus is a nutrient-dense vegetable that offers significant dietary fiber while remaining very low in calories.
Folate, Vitamin C
Vitamin E, Manganese
Folate, Iron
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Asparagus can grow up to 10 inches in a single 24-hour period under ideal conditions, making it one of the fastest-growing vegetables in the world.
Standout nutrients
Folate
Vitamin K
beta-Carotene
Water
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
While low-emission when local, asparagus is often air-freighted from South America to Europe/US during the off-season, significantly increasing its carbon footprint.
Storage
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Store upright in a jar with an inch of water or wrapped in a damp paper towel.
Flavour
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