Marketside Asparagus Spears nutrition facts
Per 5 spears · 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2g40% of calories
- Carbs3g60% of calories
- Fat0g0% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Marketside Asparagus Spears (5 spears, 85 g) has 15 calories, with 2 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (60% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (25% DV) and iron (23% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A25%
- Iron23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 5 spears (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 225 μg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
3 calAsparagus (raw)1 spear, medium−12 cal
3 calAsparagus (cooked, boiled, drained)1 spear−12 cal
20 calBirds Eye Asparagus Spears6 spears frozen+5 cal
20 calGreat Value Asparagus Spears¾ cup+5 cal
20 calTrader Joe's Asparagus Spears¼ package+5 cal
20 calSeason's Choice Steamed Asparagus Spears6 pieces+5 cal
Burning 15 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 3minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 2minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 2minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Marketside Asparagus Spears?
One serving of Marketside Asparagus Spears (5 spears) has 15 calories, which works out to 18 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Marketside Asparagus Spears high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2 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.
Are Marketside Asparagus Spears keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 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 Marketside Asparagus Spears?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Marketside 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.
