Calories in Asparagus
27 kcal per 1 cup (134 g) ·20 kcal per 100 g
A serving of asparagus (1 cup, 134 g) has 27 calories, with 2.9 g protein, 5.2 g carbohydrate, 0.1 g fat and 2.8 g fibre. 100 g has 20 calories.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | 27 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 5.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 2.1 g | 2.8 g |
Serving shown: 1 cup (134 g). Values are reference estimates.
Calorie split
- Protein
- 35%
- Carbs
- 62%
- Fat
- 4%
Calories per serving
- 1 cup (134 g)27 kcal
- 1 spear (16 g)3 kcal
Common questions
- How many calories are in asparagus?
- A serving of asparagus (1 cup, 134 g) has 27 calories, with 2.9 g protein, 5.2 g carbohydrate, 0.1 g fat and 2.8 g fibre. 100 g has 20 calories.
- How many calories are in 100 g of asparagus?
- 100 g of asparagus has 20 calories: 2.2 g protein, 3.9 g carbohydrate, 0.1 g fat and 2.1 g fibre.
- How much protein is in asparagus?
- There are 2.9 g of protein in 1 cup (134 g) (2.2 g per 100 g). 35% of its calories come from protein, so it's high in protein.
- How many calories are in other portions of asparagus?
- 1 spear (16 g): 3 kcal.
Values per 100 g come from USDA FoodData Central and standard food-composition tables; per-portion figures are calculated from them. Brands and recipes vary, so check the label when you have one.