Asparagus

Asparagus is a free food. Carbohydrates labeled as “free” can be eaten in relatively high amounts because they will have minimal impact on your blood sugar or insulin levels.

Fat Loss Rating: Great

Asparagus is great for fat loss because it's high in fiber and low in carbohydrates.

Boiled and drained asparagus has the following carbohydrate amounts:

1 cup (12 spears) has 4 grams of carbohydrates
2 cups (24 spears) has 8 grams of carbohydrates
3 cups (36 spears) has 11 grams of carbohydrates

Serving Size 1 cup
Total Fat 0.2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 3 mg
Potassium 271 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary fiber 2.8 g
Sugar 2.5 g
Protein 2.9 g
Vitamin C 12%
Iron 16%
Vitamin B6 5%
Magnesium 4%
Calcium 3%
Vitamin D 0%
Cobalamin 0%