⏱ 20 min total

Sautéed Asparagus with Onions and Tarragon

Name: Sautéed Asparagus with Onions and Tarragon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ cup, chopped Onion; ¾ cup Asparagus; ¼ tsp, leaves Tarragon; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt

Per 1 serving · 144 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

3%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.7g
15% of calories
Carbs
7.7g
42% of calories
Fat
3.6g
44% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sautéed Asparagus with Onions and Tarragon (144 g) has 66 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 7.7 g of carbohydrates and 3.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (37% DV), iron (29% DV) and copper (22% DV).

Per 100 g

46cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.1g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.8g

3.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin K37%
Iron29%
Copper22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber10%
Vitamin C10%
Vitamin E11%
Thiamine13%
Riboflavin (B2)12%
Vitamin B610%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus, then cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Chop the onion.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
3
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and lightly golden, 5–7 minutes.
4
Stir in the asparagus and sauté, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6–8 minutes.
5
Sprinkle in the tarragon and salt, toss to coat, and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (144 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	39 μg	4%
Vitamin C	9 mg	10%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	44 μg	37%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	12%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	10%
Folate (B9)	60 μg	15%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	19 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	35 mg	4%
Iron	2 mg	29%
Potassium	266 mg	6%
Magnesium	19 mg	4%
Phosphorus	64 mg	9%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.2 mg	22%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	3 μg	5%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	9 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	452 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.4 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.3 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 66 calories

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

13min
Walking (3.5 mph)
8min
Cycling (moderate)
6min
Running (6 mph)
9min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sautéed Asparagus with Onions and Tarragon?

One serving of Sautéed Asparagus with Onions and Tarragon (1 serving) has 66 calories, which works out to 46 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sautéed Asparagus with Onions and Tarragon high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Sautéed Asparagus with Onions and Tarragon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sautéed Asparagus with Onions and Tarragon?

149 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Sautéed Asparagus with Onions and Tarragon?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (144 g)

Calories66

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.6g	5%
Saturated fat 0.5g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 149mg	6%
Total carbohydrate 7.7g	3%
Dietary fiber 2.8g	10%
Total sugars 3.6g
Protein 2.7g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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