Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Asparagus (Cooked)
Quick answer
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
- 2.4g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 4.1g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- per 100 g
- 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
- 13kcal
- Protein
- 1.4g
- Carbs
- 2.5g
- Fat
- 0.1g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 6 kcal | 0.7 g | 1.2 g | 0.1 g |
| 50 g | 11 kcal | 1.2 g | 2.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g | 22 kcal | 2.4 g | 4.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 150 g | 33 kcal | 3.6 g | 6.2 g | 0.3 g |
| 200 g | 44 kcal | 4.8 g | 8.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 250 g | 55 kcal | 6 g | 10.3 g | 0.6 g |
| 300 g | 66 kcal | 7.2 g | 12.3 g | 0.7 g |
| 500 g | 110 kcal | 12 g | 20.6 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 100 kcal | 10.9 g | 18.6 g | 1 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cup: 90 g | 20 kcal | 2.2 g | 3.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 4 spears (1/2" base): 60 g | 13 kcal | 1.4 g | 2.5 g | 0.1 g |
Asparagus (Cooked) nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 kcal | – |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Total fat | 0.22 g | <1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.11 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars | 1.3 g | – |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 224 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 54 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 50 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 50.6 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate (DFE) | 149 µg | 37% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.16 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.08 mg | 7% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | – |
| Alcohol | 0 g | – |
| Water | 92.6 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
- 10.9g
- 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.