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Vegetables

Asparagus (white or green), raw

Fresh vegetables 26 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Asparagus (white or green), raw provides 26 kcal (110 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of folate (79 µg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fresh vegetables” category (“Vegetables” family) of the Swiss database.

Asparagus (white or green), raw

The essentials for 100 g

Protein2.2 g 4%
Fat0.3 g 0%
Carbohydrates2.8 g 1%
Dietary fibre1.8 g 6%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy26 kcal (110 kJ)C1%
Protein2.2 gA4%
Fat0.3 gA0%
of which saturated fat0.1 gA1%
of which polyunsaturated0.2 gAn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates2.8 gA1%
of which sugars1.9 gA2%
Dietary fibre1.8 gA6%
Water92.3 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gAn/a
Minerals
Calcium16 mgA2%
Iron0.4 mgA3%
Magnesium11 mgA3%
Phosphorus50 mgA7%
Potassium220 mgA11%
Sodium2 mgA0%
Zinc0.5 mgA5%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgA0%
Vitamin C15 mgA15%
Folate79 µgA40%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein4%
Fat0%
Carbohydrates1%
Dietary fibre6%
Folate40%
Vitamin C15%
Potassium11%
Phosphorus7%
Zinc5%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Cauliflower, raw+ 0.4 g− 0.4 g± 0 kcal
vs Kohlrabi, raw+ 0.3 g+ 0.1 g− 1 kcal
vs Endive, raw+ 0.4 g+ 0.1 g+ 10 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Asparagus (white or green), raw?
100 g of Asparagus (white or green), raw provides 26 kcal, i.e. 110 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Asparagus (white or green), raw?
100 g provides 2.2 g of protein, i.e. 4% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Asparagus (white or green), raw?
100 g contains 0.3 g of fat, of which 0.1 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Asparagus (white or green), raw” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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