Asparagus Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cup
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 3mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A
20%
Vitamin C
13%
Calcium
3%
Iron
16%
Vitamin E
8%
Vitamin K
70%
Thiamin
13%
Riboflavin
11%
Niacin
7%
Vitamin B6
6%
Folate
17%
Pantothenic Acid
4%
Magnesium
5%
Phosphorus
7%
Potassium
8%
Zinc
5%
Copper
13%
Manganese
11%
Selenium
4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 68
Additional Contents
- rutin
- lycopene
- flavonols
- quercetin
- zeaxanthin
- glutathione
- phytosterols
- protodioscin
- beta-carotene
- alpha-carotene
- sarsasapogenin
- complex carbohydrates
Potential Health Benefits
- powerful anti-cancer properties
- powerful free radical scavenger
- help strengthen capillary walls
- improve protein metabolism
- lower "bad" cholesterol
- improve digestion
- energy boost
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Naturally detoxify unwanted heavy metals for improved athletic performance.
- High iron content to meet common athletic deficiencies from elevated exercise volume.
- Improve amino acid metabolism and protein synthesis for increased recovery rate.
Glycemic Index Rank
<15 out of 100
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
1.2 to 1 ratio
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low-Medium for Fructose Sensitivity | more than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Asparagus are nature's perfect workout food. They come loaded with essential nutrients like iron, vitamin K, and B-vitamins. However, asparagus is most prominent for its cancer fighting qualities and treatment remedies.
- Kaempferol and Inflammation: from Chemistry to Medicine
- Anti-Tumor Activity of Crude Saponins Obtained from Asparagus
- Asparanin A Induces Apoptosis in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Steroids from the Roots of Asparagus Officinalis and Their Cytotoxic Activity
- Asparagus Adscendens Stimulates Insulin Secretion, Insulin Action, and Inhibits Starch Digestion
310kcal/serving
iron
is a crucial mineral nutrient that is responsible for cellular energy production, assisting oxygen transport within the blood hemoglobin, and assisting enzymatic activity associated with red blood cell formation and growth. Iron deficiencies are very common among vegans and athletes, and can be linked to fatigue, stress, and elevated heart rate.
Sources include: USDA
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