Vegetables

Green asparagus: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 20 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 1.8 g carbohydrates and 0.1 g fat. A typical serving (1 stalk, 20 g) provides about 4 kcal.

Amount
Energy

4 kcal

17 kJ · 0% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein0.4 g · 42%
Carbohydrates0.4 g · 34%
Fat< 0.1 g · 5%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 stalk · 20 g
Energy85 kJ / 20 kcal17 kJ / 4 kcal
Fat0.1 g< 0.1 g
of which saturates< 0.1 g< 0.1 g
Carbohydrate1.8 g0.4 g
of which sugars1.9 g0.4 g
Fibre2.1 g0.4 g
Protein2.2 g0.4 g
Salt0.01 g< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in green asparagus?

20 kcal (85 kJ) per 100 g. 1 stalk (20 g) provides about 4 kcal.

How much protein is in green asparagus?

2.2 g protein per 100 g; 1 stalk (20 g) has about 0.4 g. That is 42% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Asparagus, raw”, FDC ID 168389. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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