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How many calories in
asparagus?

Asparagus is 20 calories per 100g — among the lowest in any green vegetable. A whole pound is just 91 calories. Roast or grill with a small amount of olive oil and you have a side that adds barely any calories to a high-protein plate.

20
kcal · 100g
2.2g
Protein
3.9g
Carbs
0.1g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical asparagus serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
1 cup (134g)
27 kcal
3.0g
5 spears (75g)
15 kcal
1.7g
1 lb (454g)
91 kcal
10.0g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in asparagus?

Asparagus has approximately 20 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 1 cup (134g) — comes in at 27 calories.

How much protein is in asparagus?

2.2g of protein per 100g. That puts asparagus at roughly 11.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other vegetables sources.

How do I log asparagus accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is asparagus good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Asparagus is naturally low-calorie at 20 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.