Calories & nutrition facts
Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained
Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained has 22 kcal per 100 g — 2.4 g protein, 4.1 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat.
| Nutrient | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 22 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
Portion sizes
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| spears (1/2" base) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| cup | 180 g | 40 kcal |
In context
The energy in Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained comes 59% from carbohydrates, 34% from protein and 7% from fat. With 10.9 g of protein per 100 kcal it is exceptionally protein-dense — helpful when a diet or muscle-building phase requires a lot of protein within a limited calorie budget. At 22 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories — even large portions barely dent your calorie budget.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service: FoodData Central (SR Legacy and Foundation Foods), fdc.nal.usda.gov. Public domain (CC0).