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 — above the average of the vegetables listed here.
Aspartic acid is an amino acid involved in the body's energy metabolism and nitrogen metabolism. It got its name because it was first found in asparagus.
This is not to call it a "fatigue-recovery vegetable," but as a stalk vegetable containing amino acids, it adds a different type from leafy greens.
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)
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 in hot weather.
(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.