Asparagus
vegetable · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Steam until very soft and puree smooth.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Steam soft and offer a whole spear to hold, or chop small.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve soft cooked asparagus in small pieces.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 104 kJ
- Protein: 2.9 g
- Iron: 1.12 mg
- Calcium: 12 mg
- Zinc: 0.22 mg
- Vitamin C: 13 mg
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.