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food
asparagus
nutrition
definition
asparagus:
Ayurvedic:
Chinese:
» qualities: cooling, bitter and slightly pungent
» actions: diuretic, detoxifies, increase Xue (Blood) circulation
» uses: constipation; cancer; hypertension, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis; promotes lactation
naturopathic:
» qualities: acid-forming food
» actions: stimulates kidneys in small quantities, blood builder by helping formation of red blood cells
» uses: anemia
» contraindications: arthritis, rheumatism, hepatitis, kidney or bladder inflammation or irritation
biochemical: high in iron; vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B3 and folic acid
» form: boiled asparagus
» portion: 0.5 spears
» calories (kcal): 22
» weight (g): 90
» water (%): 92.2
» protein (g): 2.3
» fat (g): 0.3
» carbohydrates (g): 4
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 0.2
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0.1
» calories from fat (%): 12.3
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g):
» vitamin A (RE): 75
» vitamin A (IU): 746
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.09
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.11
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.9
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.13
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 18
» vitamin E (IU): 2.59 (1 cup)
» folic acid (mcg): 88
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.15
» sodium (mg): 4
» potassium (mg): 279
» calcium (mg): 22
» phosphorus (mg): 54
» magnesium (mg): 17
» iron (mg): 0.59
» zinc (mg): 0.43
» copper (mg): 0.09
» manganese (mg): 0.187
Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 288
Jensen, p. 110-12
Lu, p. 89
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