Calories in Asparagus (cooked)

20kcal per 1/2 cup (90 g)

22 kcal per 100 g · about 1% of a 2,000-kcal day

Asparagus is featherlight at roughly 20 calories a half-cup, with a decent protein share for a vegetable. Roasting concentrates its flavor without adding much.

Asparagus (cooked) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1/2 cup
Calories22 kcal20 kcal
Protein2.4 g2.2 g
Carbs4.1 g3.7 g
Fat0.2 g0.2 g
Fiber2 g1.8 g
Sugar1.3 g1.2 g

Where the calories come from

Asparagus (cooked) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28 g)6 kcal0.7 g1.2 g0.1 g
50 g11 kcal1.2 g2 g0.1 g
1/2 cup (90 g)20 kcal2.2 g3.7 g0.2 g
100 g22 kcal2.4 g4.1 g0.2 g
200 g44 kcal4.8 g8.2 g0.4 g
250 g55 kcal6 g10.3 g0.5 g

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