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Asparagus (cooked, boiled, drained)
Vegetables

Asparagus (cooked, boiled, drained) nutrition facts

Per 1 spear · 15 g

Calories
3
0%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    0.4g
    40% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.6g
    60% of calories
  • Fat
    0g
    0% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Asparagus (cooked, boiled, drained) (1 spear, 15 g) has 3.3 calories, with 0.4 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (60% of calories).

Per 100 g
22cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
12g
Net carbs
0.3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.3g
0.2 g sugar

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 spear (15 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A8 μg
1%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K8 μg
6%
Thiamine0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
2%
Niacin0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
1%
Folate (B9)22 μg
6%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0 mg
1%
Choline4 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium3 mg
0%
Iron0.1 mg
2%
Potassium34 mg
1%
Magnesium2 mg
1%
Phosphorus8 mg
1%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0 mg
3%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium1 μg
2%
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0 g—
Aspartic acid0.1 g—
Beta carotene91 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride3 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid0 g—
Glycine0 g—
Histidine0 g—
Isoleucine0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0 g—
Lycopene5 μg—
Lysine0 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Phenylalanine0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0 g—
Proline0 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 3 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 1min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 1min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 1min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 1min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Asparagus (cooked, boiled, drained)?

One serving of Asparagus (cooked, boiled, drained) (1 spear) has 3.3 calories, which works out to 22 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Asparagus (cooked, boiled, drained) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 0.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 40% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Asparagus (cooked, boiled, drained) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 0.3 g of net carbs and 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Asparagus (cooked, boiled, drained)?

2.1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Asparagus (cooked, boiled, drained)?

0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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