Asparagus has a low glycemic index of 10 (typical range 5 to 18). A serving of 1 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) (16 g) has a glycemic load of 0, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 20 calories, 2.2 g protein, 3.9 g carbohydrate (2.1 g fiber, 1.9 g sugars) and 0.1 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) (16 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | 3 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 202 mg | 32 mg |
Other vegetables with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Endive | 10 | 0 |
| Kale | 10 | 0 |
| Kohlrabi | 10 | 0 |
| Mushroom | 10 | 0 |
| Spinach | 10 | 0 |
Asparagus has a glycemic index of 10, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) (16 g) serving is 0, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of asparagus has a glycemic load of 0 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Asparagus has 20 calories per 100 g, and about 3 calories in a 1 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) (16 g) serving.
Asparagus is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Asparagus, raw” (FDC 168389). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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