| Preparation | Gas | Binding | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamedusual | 4.3 | 0.7 | 4.9 |
| Roasted (low oil) | 4.7 | 0.7 | 5.4 |
| Sautéed | 4.7 | 0.7 | 5.5 |
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Worth knowing: mild effect on odour
Famous for smell, but that is asparagusic acid changing the smell of your **urine**, not your output. Included so the difference is clear.
Worth knowing so a strong smell after asparagus does not worry you — it is coming from somewhere else.
This sits outside the GASP score, which measures how hard a food is on your output. How odour works
Alternatives for asparagus, ranked three ways. Tap any ingredient to learn what it is.
Lowest likely gas, urgency, residue and irritation.
Asparagus is high in fructans; green beans and zucchini are low-FODMAP green vegetables with a similar role.
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Scores are modelled estimates, not medical advice. Everyone's gut is different, and tolerance changes over time. Reintroduce foods one at a time, and follow your own medical team's advice.