Nutritional Value of Asparagus

This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Asparagus provides for

each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent source

according to the “George Mateljan Foundation” Food Rating System.

Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K, the B vitamin folate, vitamin C,

vitamin A. Asparagus is a very good source of numerous B vitamins - including

vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B6 - as well as dietary fiber, manganese, copper,

phosphorous, potassium and protein.

Heart Health

*Folate is essential for a healthy cardiovascular system. Just one serving of asparagus supplies almost 66% of the daily recommended intake of folate.

*Asparagus also contains Rutin, which is important for keeping the capillary walls pliable.

*Asparagus is rich in Folacin, a B vitamin which helps duplicate cells for growth, repair the body, and reproduce blood cells in the bone marrow.

Great for a Low Salt and Low Calorie Diet

*Asparagus is a very good source of potassium (288 mg per cup) and quite low in

sodium (19.8 mg per cup.

*Asparagus is very low in calories. There are only four calories per spear, or 66 calories per pound.

A Baby Builder

If you're thinking about becoming pregnant or are in the early stages

of pregnancy, make asparagus a frequent addition to your meals. A cup of

asparagus supplies approximately 263 mcg of folate, a B-vitamin essential for

proper cellular division because it is necessary in DNA synthesis.