Can dogs eat Asparagus?
Asparagus（アスパラガス）
Safe to feed
A vegetable eaten for its young stalks — and the origin of the name aspartic acid.
21 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
Per 100g: 21kcal, with 2.6g protein — on the high side for a vegetable.
Aspartic acid is an amino acid involved in the body's energy metabolism and nitrogen metabolism.
How to serve
The base is very fibrous, so trim off the tough part or chop it finely before use.
Nutrition
Asparagus (per 100 g, raw)
Source: Japan (8th ed.)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 21 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g |
| Calcium | 19 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
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| Fiber | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 92.6 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg |
| Magnesium | 9 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Iodine | 1 µg |
| Selenium | 0 µg |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin A | 31 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| EPA | 0 mg |
| DHA | 0 mg |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | 17 mg |
In food-energetics terms
In food energetics this is classified as "cool." It is considered gently cooling, so it is often chosen when the body is holding excess heat.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.