Vegetables
Asparagus: calories and nutrition
Asparagus has 20 calories per 100 g. 1 cup of asparagus (134 g) has 27 calories, 2.9 g of protein, 5.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat.
Calories
Protein g
Carbs g
Fat g
Protein 35% of caloriesCarbohydrates 61%Fat 4%
At a glance
- Very light: 20 calories per 100 g, so you can eat a big portion for few calories.
- Protein makes up 44% of its calories (2.2 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
- Mostly carbohydrate with little fat: the kind of food athletes often pick for energy before or after a game.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | |
| Protein | 2.2 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | mg |
| Potassium | 202 mg | mg |
| Calcium | 24 mg | mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.6 mg | mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, "Asparagus, raw" (FDC ID 168389). Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of asparagus?
27 calories (134 g). Per 100 g, asparagus has 20 calories.
How much protein is in asparagus?
2.2 g per 100 g, or 2.9 g in 1 cup of asparagus.
How many carbs are in asparagus?
3.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars.
Similar foods
Green bell pepper: 20 kcalTomato: 18 kcalMushrooms: 22 kcalSpinach: 23 kcalRomaine lettuce: 17 kcalZucchini: 17 kcalCucumber: 15 kcalCauliflower: 25 kcal
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