Asparagus
veg · base score 1 · also listed as asparagus, dried asparagus
What is it?
Asparagus is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 88 products
- Also listed as
- asparagus, dried asparagus
Common questions about asparagus
Is Asparagus good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain asparagus?
88 UK products list asparagus as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is asparagus called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: asparagus, dried asparagus. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade asparagus?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Is asparagus good for dogs?
Asparagus is a vegetable ingredient that provides fibre, vitamins and minerals. It may appear fresh or dried on UK pet food labels. It is generally suitable for dogs as part of a balanced recipe.
Can dogs digest asparagus?
Dogs can digest cooked or dried asparagus, although the stalks can be fibrous. It should be fed as part of a complete food rather than large raw portions.
