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Purple Asparagus

Purple Asparagus

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Purple asparagus is a vibrant cultivar of asparagus distinguished by its deep violet-tinged stalks and sweeter, fruitier flavor compared to green or white varieties. Its striking color comes from anthocyanins—antioxidants with potential health benefits—though the hue often shifts to green when cooked. This fresh vegetable retains the fiber and vitamins A/C of traditional asparagus while offering a lower fiber texture and slightly higher natural sugar content, making it ideal for raw preparations or quick cooking methods.

Macro Impact

A 1 cup serving contains 27 calories, 3g protein, 5g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (134 g)
Amount per serving
Calories27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g
0%
Saturated Fat0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium3mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate5g
2%
Dietary Fiber2g
9%
Total Sugars3g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein3g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium32mg
2%
Iron3mg
16%
Potassium271mg
6%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
5 / 275 g
2%
Fiber
2 / 28 g
9%
Sugars
3 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
1 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
3 / 80 g
4%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
2%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
8%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
6%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
8%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
3%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
7%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
8%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
17%
Valine
0 / 2 g
7%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
16%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
13%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
12%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
8%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
9%
Biotin, B7
5 / 30 mcg
18%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
182 / 400 mcg
46%
Vitamin A
241 / 800 mcg
30%
Vitamin C
15 / 83 mg
18%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
2 / 15 mg
10%
Vitamin K
91 / 105 mcg
87%
Minerals
Calcium
32 / 1k mg
3%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
28%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
22%
Magnesium
19 / 370 mg
5%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
14%
Phosphorous
70 / 700 mg
10%
Potassium
271 / 3k mg
9%
Selenium
3 / 55 mcg
5%
Sodium
3 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
7%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
125 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
20 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Asparagus, green, raw. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 2710823.
  2. 2.Asparagus, green, raw. Frida. Public Food Key 64.
  3. 3.Asparagus, all types, raw. Frida. Public Food Key 753.
  4. 4.Asparagus, white, raw. Frida. Public Food Key 878.
  5. 5.Asparagus, green, raw. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F000155.

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