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### Get to know green asparagus Green asparagus contain vitamins (A, E, and C), minerals (potassium, calcium, and, to a lesser extent, iron and magnesium), and water (94%). ### How to store and prepare them? Green asparagus can be stored in the refrigerator for two to three days. It is a very easy vegetable to prepare: grilled, in omelets, sautéed, steamed, in stew accompanied by other vegetables, on skewers combined with meats and other vegetables, in scrambled eggs with other ingredients, in quiches, tarts... Here you will find different tips for storing and preserving fruits and vegetables. ### Season and origin of green asparagus The green asparagus season in Spain is approximately from February to June. This delicious vegetable comes from the regions of Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha. ### Nutritional values of green asparagus In the table and graph below, we show the nutritional values of green asparagus: | Nutritional values per 100g | | --- | --- | --- | | Energy | 25 kcal | | Fat (lipids) | 0.6 g | | Protein | 2.9 g | | Water | 92.8 g | | Fiber | 1.7 g | | Carbohydrates | 2 g | | Monounsaturated fatty acids | 0.1 g | | Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.2 g | | Cholesterol | 0 mg | | Vitamin A | 53 ug | | Vitamin D | 0 ug | | Vitamin E | 2 mg | | Folate | 113 ug | | Niacin | 1.5 mg | | Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | | Thiamine | 0.12 mg | | Vitamin B-12 | 0 ug | | Vitamin B-6, Total | 0.07 mg | | Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 21.6 mg | | Minerals per 100g | | --- | --- | --- | | Calcium | 27.7 mg | | Iron | 1.3 mg | | Potassium | 207 mg | | Magnesium | 12.5 mg | | Sodium | 3 mg | | Phosphorus | 59 mg | | Iodine | 8 ug | | Selenium | 1 ug | | Zinc | 0.51 mg |