tryptophan in asparagus information and values per serving and 100g

Welcome to the nutritional tryptophan content in 12 different types of asparagus, ranging from 0.03 g to 0.01 g per 100g. The basic type of asparagus is Asparagus, raw, where the amount of tryptophan in 100g is 0.03 g. For a typical serving size of 1.000 cup (or 134.00 g) the amount of Tryptophan is 0.04 g.

Top five asparagus products high in tryptophan

Below is a summary list for the top five asparagus items ranked by the amount or level of tryptophan in 100g.

1. Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume milk : 0.03g
2. Asparagus, raw : 0.03g
3. Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained : 0.03g
4. Asparagus, frozen, unprepared : 0.03g
5. Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt : 0.03g

Following on from the five top asparagus items or products containing tryptophan we have a more comprehensive break down of Asparagus, raw, and the highest item containing tryptophan which is Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume milk. We also give a comparison of average values, median values and lowest values along with a comparison with other food groups and assess the effects of storage and preparation on the 12 types of asparagus.

At the bottom of the page is the full list for the 12 different types of asparagus based on the content in different servings in grams and oz (and other serving sizes), providing a comprehensive analysis of the tryptophan content in asparagus.

Asparagus, raw - Nutritional Content and Chart

The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Asparagus, raw should be considered along with the tryptophan content. This food profile is part of our list of food and drinks under the general group Vegetables and Vegetable Products.Other important and tryptophan related nutrients are Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Energy is 20.00 kcal (1% RDA), the amount of Protein is 2.20 g (4% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 0.12 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 3.88 g (3% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the tryptophan levels in asparagus.

tryptophan and nutrition facts in asparagus per 100g

Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Asparagus, raw has a nutritional value score of 31.00 out of 100.

Amount of tryptophan per 100 Calories

100 calories of asparagus, raw is a serving size of 0 g, and the amount of Tryptophan is 0 g. Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Total Fat, in 100 Calories are as follows; Energy 0 kcal (0% RDA), Protein 0 g (0% RDA), Total Fat 0 g (0% RDA), Carbohydrate 0 g (0% RDA). This is shown in the tryptophan RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients. tryptophan and nutrition facts in asparagus per 100 calories

Content per Typical Serving Size 1.000 cup (or 134.00 g)

For the food Asparagus, raw the typical serving size is 1.000 cup (or 134.00 g) which contains 0.04 g of Tryptophan. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Energy content is 26.8 kcal, the Protein content is 2.95 g, the Total Fat content is 0.16 g and the Carbohydrate content is 5.2 g. The percentages are shown below in the tryptophan chart, for the typical serving of tryptophan and the related and important nutritional values.tryptophan and nutritional content in asparagus

Macronutrients in Asparagus, raw


The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food described above is measured in grams per 100g and grams in a typical serving size (in this case 1.000 cup or 134.00 g), although it is also useful to give the number of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate which are the most important macronutrients. For this serving in your diet here are the macronutrient calories. From protein the number of calories is 7.2 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 18.6 (kcal).tryptophan, calories and nutritional content in asparagus

Grams of tryptophan in asparagus (per 100g)

This list of 12 types of asparagus, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume milk through to Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume water where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional tryptophan content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question how much tryptophan in asparagus.

The list below gives the total tryptophan content in the 12 items from the general description 'asparagus' each of which show the tryptophan amount as well as Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 12 food items shown in the tryptophan chart. This gives a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.

asparagus tryptophan per 100g

The corresponding nutritional value for asparagus based on our density score out of 100 (ranked by the amount of tryptophan per 100g) is shown in the below nutritional density chart. asparagus tryptophan per 100g

The corresponding Calories for asparagus ranked by the amount of tryptophan per 100g is shown below in the asparagus calories chart. asparagus tryptophan per 100g

Effect of Preparation and Storage on tryptophan

The level of tryptophan can be affected by the method of storage for example canned or frozen and also by the method of preparation for example either raw, cooked or fried. The total number of frozen food items is 3. The highest amount of tryptophan from the 3 frozen items is in Asparagus, frozen, unprepared where the tryptophan content is 0.03 g per 100g. The number of food items classified as canned is 6 items. The highest amount of tryptophan from the 6 canned items is in Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume milk where the level is 0.03 g per 100g.The total food items which are raw is 1 item. The highest amount of tryptophan from the 1 raw items is in Asparagus, raw where the content is 0.03 g per 100g. The number of food items which are cooked are 4 items. The highest amount of tryptophan from the 4 cooked items is in Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained where the amount is 0.03 g per 100g. Comparing raw and cooked asparagus shows that cooking can change the levels of tryptophan by 0 g in a 100g serving.

Average Content for asparagus

The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of tryptophan contained in 100g of asparagus, based on the list below of 12 different items under the general description of asparagus, is 0.03 g of tryptophan. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Energy is 28.50 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 2.27 g, the average amount of Total Fat is 0.91 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.

Median Amount

The median value of Tryptophan is found in Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt which in 100g contains 0.03 g of Tryptophan. For this serving the amount of Energy is 22.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 2.40 g, the amount of Total Fat is 0.22 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 4.11 g.

Highest tryptophan Content per 100g

Using the list below for the 12 different asparagus nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of tryptophan is found in Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume milk which contains 0.03 g of tryptophan per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is %. For this 100g serving the Energy content is 65.00 kcal, the Protein content is 2.55 g, the Total Fat content is 3.30 g, the Carbohydrate content is 6.61 g. chart to show highest tryptophan in asparagus per 100g

The lowest amount of tryptophan in 100g is in Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume water which contains 0.01 g. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Energy is 35.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 0.94 g, the amount of Total Fat is 1.68 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 4.38 g.

The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a tryptophan range of 0.02 g per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 30 kcal for Energy, 1.61 g for Protein, 1.62 g for Total Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.

Highest Amount of tryptophan per Serving

Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high tryptophan foods in your diet. For example 100g of Asparagus, raw contains 0.03 g of tryptophan. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the tryptophan nutritional content.

The food with the highest tryptophan content per typical serving is Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume milk which contains 0.07 g in 1.000 cup (8 fl oz) (or 248.00 g). For this serving the Energy content is 161.2 kcal, the Protein content is 6.32 g, the Total Fat content is 8.18 g and the Carbohydrate content is 16.39 g.

Nutritional Information Summary

From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing tryptophan which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of high tryptophan content in foods.


Asparagus List, tryptophan Content per 100g

1. Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume milk - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 15.00 / 100     food group -
  Tryptophan
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.03 g65.00 kcal (3%)6.61 g (5%)3.30 g (5%)2.55 g (5%)
  Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup (8 fl oz) (or 248.00g):
   0.07 g 161.2 kcal (8%) 16.39 g (13%) 8.18 g (13%) 6.32 g (11%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 can (10.75 oz) and prepared (or 602.00g):
  0.18 g 391.3 kcal (20%) 39.79 g (31%) 19.87 g (31%) 15.35 g (27%)
2. Asparagus, raw - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 31.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.03 g20.00 kcal (1%)3.88 g (3%)0.12 g (0%)2.20 g (4%)
  Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup (or 134.00g):
   0.04 g 26.8 kcal (1%) 5.2 g (4%) 0.16 g (0%) 2.95 g (5%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 spear and small (5" long or less) (or 12.00g):
  0 g 2.4 kcal (0%) 0.47 g (0%) 0.01 g (0%) 0.26 g (0%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 spear and medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) (or 16.00g):
  0 g 3.2 kcal (0%) 0.62 g (0%) 0.02 g (0%) 0.35 g (1%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 spear and large (7-1/4" to 8-1/2") (or 20.00g):
  0.01 g 4 kcal (0%) 0.78 g (1%) 0.02 g (0%) 0.44 g (1%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 spear and extra large (8-3/4" to 10" long) (or 24.00g):
  0.01 g 4.8 kcal (0%) 0.93 g (1%) 0.03 g (0%) 0.53 g (1%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 spear tip (2" long or less) (or 3.50g):
  0 g 0.7 kcal (0%) 0.14 g (0%) 0 g (0%) 0.08 g (0%)
3. Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 31.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.03 g22.00 kcal (1%)4.11 g (3%)0.22 g (0%)2.40 g (4%)
  Typical Serving size of 0.500 cup (or 90.00g):
   0.03 g 19.8 kcal (1%) 3.7 g (3%) 0.2 g (0%) 2.16 g (4%)
  Other serving sizes 4.000 spears (1/2" base) (or 60.00g):
  0.02 g 13.2 kcal (1%) 2.47 g (2%) 0.13 g (0%) 1.44 g (3%)
4. Asparagus, frozen, unprepared - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 33.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.03 g24.00 kcal (1%)4.10 g (3%)0.23 g (0%)3.23 g (6%)
  Typical Serving size of 4.000 spears (or 58.00g):
   0.02 g 13.92 kcal (1%) 2.38 g (2%) 0.13 g (0%) 1.87 g (3%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 package (10 oz) (or 284.00g):
  0.09 g 68.16 kcal (3%) 11.64 g (9%) 0.65 g (1%) 9.17 g (16%)
5. Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 40.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.03 g18.00 kcal (1%)1.92 g (1%)0.42 g (1%)2.95 g (5%)
  Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup (or 180.00g):
   0.05 g 32.4 kcal (2%) 3.46 g (3%) 0.76 g (1%) 5.31 g (9%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 package (10 oz) yields (or 293.00g):
  0.09 g 52.74 kcal (3%) 5.63 g (4%) 1.23 g (2%) 8.64 g (15%)
  Other serving sizes 4.000 spears (or 60.00g):
  0.02 g 10.8 kcal (1%) 1.15 g (1%) 0.25 g (0%) 1.77 g (3%)
6. Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 30.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.03 g22.00 kcal (1%)4.11 g (3%)0.22 g (0%)2.40 g (4%)
  Typical Serving size of 0.500 cup (or 90.00g):
   0.03 g 19.8 kcal (1%) 3.7 g (3%) 0.2 g (0%) 2.16 g (4%)
  Other serving sizes 4.000 spears (1/2" base) (or 60.00g):
  0.02 g 13.2 kcal (1%) 2.47 g (2%) 0.13 g (0%) 1.44 g (3%)
7. Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 38.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.03 g18.00 kcal (1%)1.92 g (1%)0.42 g (1%)2.95 g (5%)
  Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup (or 180.00g):
   0.05 g 32.4 kcal (2%) 3.46 g (3%) 0.76 g (1%) 5.31 g (9%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 package (10 oz) yields (or 293.00g):
  0.09 g 52.74 kcal (3%) 5.63 g (4%) 1.23 g (2%) 8.64 g (15%)
  Other serving sizes 4.000 spears (or 60.00g):
  0.02 g 10.8 kcal (1%) 1.15 g (1%) 0.25 g (0%) 1.77 g (3%)
8. Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, condensed - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 15.00 / 100     food group -
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.02 g69.00 kcal (3%)8.52 g (7%)3.26 g (5%)1.82 g (3%)
  Typical Serving size of 0.500 cup (4 fl oz) (or 126.00g):
   0.03 g 86.94 kcal (4%) 10.74 g (8%) 4.11 g (6%) 2.29 g (4%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 can (10.75 oz) (or 305.00g):
  0.06 g 210.45 kcal (11%) 25.99 g (20%) 9.94 g (15%) 5.55 g (10%)
9. Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 35.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.02 g15.00 kcal (1%)2.48 g (2%)0.18 g (0%)1.80 g (3%)
  Typical Serving size of 0.500 cup (or 122.00g):
   0.02 g 18.3 kcal (1%) 3.03 g (2%) 0.22 g (0%) 2.2 g (4%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 can (300 x 407) (or 411.00g):
  0.08 g 61.65 kcal (3%) 10.19 g (8%) 0.74 g (1%) 7.4 g (13%)
10. Asparagus, canned, drained solids - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 35.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.02 g19.00 kcal (1%)2.46 g (2%)0.65 g (1%)2.14 g (4%)
  Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup (or 242.00g):
   0.05 g 45.98 kcal (2%) 5.95 g (5%) 1.57 g (2%) 5.18 g (9%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 spear (about 5" long) (or 18.00g):
  0 g 3.42 kcal (0%) 0.44 g (0%) 0.12 g (0%) 0.39 g (1%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 can (300 x 407) (or 248.00g):
  0.05 g 47.12 kcal (2%) 6.1 g (5%) 1.61 g (2%) 5.31 g (9%)
11. Asparagus, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 36.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.02 g15.00 kcal (1%)2.48 g (2%)0.18 g (0%)1.80 g (3%)
  Typical Serving size of 0.500 cup (or 122.00g):
   0.02 g 18.3 kcal (1%) 3.03 g (2%) 0.22 g (0%) 2.2 g (4%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 can (300 x 407) (or 411.00g):
  0.08 g 61.65 kcal (3%) 10.19 g (8%) 0.74 g (1%) 7.4 g (13%)
12. Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume water - Tryptophan
  Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group -
  Tryptophan Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  0.01 g35.00 kcal (2%)4.38 g (3%)1.68 g (3%)0.94 g (2%)
  Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup (8 fl oz) (or 244.00g):
   0.02 g 85.4 kcal (4%) 10.69 g (8%) 4.1 g (6%) 2.29 g (4%)






tryptophan and Nutritional Values - Top 221 Foods

Vegetables

leeks, turnip greens, swiss chard, mustard greens, yams, fennel, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, green beans, brussel sprouts, cabbage, sweet potato, a potato, carrots, lettuce, iceberg lettuce, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, celery, salad, mushrooms, potatoes, baked potato, onions, asparagus, pumpkin, radishes, taro, turnips, okra, rhubarb, sweet corn, cowpeas, seaweed, broadbeans

Fruits

a banana, an apple, an orange, a peach, apricots, butternut squash, lemon, grapes, watermelon, strawberries, green grapes, kiwi, blueberries, zucchini, figs, honeydew, eggplant, dates, olives, a pear, coconut, cranberries, pomegranate, a mango, pineapple, cherries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, tangerine, nectarines, raisins, plums, tomatoes, chili peppers, chilis, peppers, avocado, cucumber, summer squash, winter squash, papaya, prunes, fruit salad, persimmons

Seafood

salmon, cod, sardines, shrimp, tuna, fish, tuna salad, halibut, sea bass, scallops, crab, lobster, oysters, herring, haddock, halibut, mackerel, pike, pollock, trout

Drinks

coffee, apple juice, cranberry juice, red wine, skim milk, white wine, wine, milk, beer, alcohol, coke, soy milk, whole milk, prune juice, tea, a shake, coconut milk, orange juice, energy drinks, soft drinks, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, lemonade

Nuts and Seeds

chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, nuts, almonds, sesame seeds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, chestnuts, coconut meat, ginkgo nuts, mixed nuts, macadamia nuts

Beans and Lentils

soybeans, pinto beans, kidney beans, lentils, black beans, lima beans, navy beans, beets, beans, garbanzo beans, baked beans

Meat

beef, steak, deer, bacon, chicken, fried chicken, turkey, turkey breast, chicken breast, meatloaf, ham, lamb, sausages, chicken light meat, chicken dark meat, chicken leg, fried chicken, roasted chicken, chicken thigh, chicken wings, duck, goose, pheasant, quail, pigeon, turkey light meat, turkey dark meat, turkey breast, turkey leg, turkey wing, emu, ostrich, frankfurter, pate, pork sausage, salami, bratwurst, pork loin, ground pork, lamb shank, veal, bison, beef liver, beef ribs

Fast Foods

french fries, pizza, a slice of pizza, hot dog, hamburger, a cheeseburger, a big mac

Dairy and Cheese

ricotta, yogurt, cottage cheese, an egg, egg whites, goats cheese, cheddar, cheddar cheese, cheese, hard boiled egg, feta cheese, mozzarella, low fat yogurt

Bread, Rice, Grains and Pasta

rye, millet, flaxseed, barley, buckwheat, whole wheat bread, a bagel, white bread, bread, quinoa, corn, spaghetti, rice, pasta, brown rice, white rice, cooked egg, mexican cheese, fruit yogurt

Spreads, Sauces and Herbs

hummus, mayonnaise, butter, peanut butter, soy sauce, thyme, basil, rosemary, pepper, coriander, dill, parsley, spices, chili sauce

Sweets, Desserts and Snacks

popcorn, chips, nachos, a granola bar, saltine crackers, cheesecake, jello, ice cream, doughnuts, chocolate, puddings, frozen yogurt, a snickers bar, croissants, danish pastry, english muffins, blueberry muffins, pie, pop tarts, coffeecake, crackers, potato chips, rice cakes, tortilla chips, fudge, puddings, syrups, dark chocolate, sundae, pretzels, pop tarts

Breakfast Cereal

granola, cheerios, oatmeal, kelloggs cereals, general mills cereals

Miscellaneous

spirulina, honey, sugar, brown sugar, tofu, olive oil, garlic, tempeh, oats, salad dressing, tomato soup, mushroom soup, chicken soup, vegetable soup, infant formula, cooking oil, shortening, fish oil, soybean oil, soy protein, gravy, raisins, currants, balsam pear, succotash, macaroni, egg noodles, japanese noodles, macaroni and cheese, burrito