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Calories & Macros in Asparagus (Cooked)

Asparagus (Cooked) has 22 kcal per 100 g. 4 spears (60 g) has 13 kcal, 1.4 g of protein, 2.5 g of carbs and 0.1 g of fat.

Calories
22kcal
per 100 g
Protein
per 100 g
Carbs
4.1g
per 100 g
Fat
0.2g
per 100 g
Calories in Asparagus (Cooked) from protein, carbs and fat
Calories in Asparagus (Cooked) from protein, carbs and fat: Protein 34%, Carbs 59%, Fat 7%
  • Protein 34% · 2.4 g
  • Carbs 59% · 4.1 g
  • Fat 7% · 0.2 g

Calories in any amount of Asparagus (Cooked)

Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 4 spears (60 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.

Calories
Protein
1.4g
Carbs
2.5g
Fat
0.1g
Asparagus (Cooked) calories and macros by weight
AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28.3 g)6 kcal0.7 g1.2 g0.1 g
50 g11 kcal1.2 g2.1 g0.1 g
100 g22 kcal2.4 g4.1 g0.2 g
150 g33 kcal3.6 g6.2 g0.3 g
200 g44 kcal4.8 g8.2 g0.4 g
250 g55 kcal6 g10.3 g0.6 g
300 g66 kcal7.2 g12.3 g0.7 g
500 g110 kcal12 g20.6 g1.1 g
1 lb (454 g)100 kcal10.9 g18.6 g1 g
Asparagus (Cooked) calories and macros per portion (USDA household measures)
AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
0.5 cup: 90 g20 kcal2.2 g3.7 g0.2 g
4 spears (1/2" base): 60 g13 kcal1.4 g2.5 g0.1 g

Asparagus (Cooked) nutrition facts per 100 g

Nutrients in 100 g of Asparagus (Cooked)
NutrientPer 100 g% Daily Value
Calories22 kcal–
Protein2.4 g5%
Total fat0.22 g<1%
Saturated fat0.05 g<1%
Monounsaturated fat0 g–
Polyunsaturated fat0.11 g–
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Total carbohydrate4.11 g1%
Dietary fiber2 g7%
Total sugars1.3 g–
Sodium14 mg1%
Potassium224 mg5%
Calcium23 mg2%
Iron0.91 mg5%
Magnesium14 mg3%
Phosphorus54 mg4%
Zinc0.6 mg5%
Vitamin A (RAE)50 µg6%
Vitamin C7.7 mg9%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin E1.5 mg10%
Vitamin K50.6 µg42%
Vitamin B60.08 mg5%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Folate (DFE)149 µg37%
Thiamin (B1)0.16 mg14%
Riboflavin (B2)0.14 mg11%
Niacin (B3)1.08 mg7%
Caffeine0 mg–
Alcohol0 g–
Water92.6 g–

% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.

How Asparagus (Cooked) fits common diet targets

Net carbs
2.1g
per 100 g
Protein per 100 kcal
Energy density
0.22kcal/g
very low
  • Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 4.1 g − 2 g = 2.1 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
  • Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Asparagus (Cooked) gives 10.9 g.
  • Energy density is calories per gram. At 0.22 kcal/g, Asparagus (Cooked) is very low on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.

Logging Asparagus (Cooked): what to know

These are spears boiled and drained, and they come to 22 kcal per 100 g where raw asparagus is 20. Four spears are 60 g, so the count on your plate is a quick way to log it. Butter, oil and sauces are separate entries.

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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.

USDA describes this food as “Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 168390, retrieved . How we calculate.