Trader Joe's Asparagus Spears nutrition facts
Per ¼ package · 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3g50% of calories
- Carbs3g50% of calories
- Fat0g0% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Trader Joe's Asparagus Spears (¼ package, 85 g) has 20 calories, with 3 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (50% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ package (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 120 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
3 calAsparagus (raw)1 spear, medium−17 cal
3 calAsparagus (cooked, boiled, drained)1 spear−17 cal
20 calBirds Eye Asparagus Spears6 spears frozensame cal
20 calGreat Value Asparagus Spears¾ cupsame cal
15 calMarketside Asparagus Spears5 spears−5 cal
20 calSeason's Choice Steamed Asparagus Spears6 piecessame cal
Burning 20 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 4minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 2minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 3minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Trader Joe's Asparagus Spears?
One serving of Trader Joe's Asparagus Spears (¼ package) has 20 calories, which works out to 24 calories per 100 g. That is about 1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Trader Joe's Asparagus Spears high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 50% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Trader Joe's Asparagus Spears keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Trader Joe's Asparagus Spears?
5 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Trader Joe's Asparagus Spears?
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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