VEGETABLE · per 100g edible portion
Asparagus
Nutrition facts for asparagus (raw) — measured values from USDA FoodData Central, standardized to a 100g basis.
Ranks in 8 of 8 tracked rankings
Energy
20kcal
per 100g
Protein
2.2g
Carbs
3.9g
Fiber
2.1g
Fat
0.1g
Macronutrient mix
Share of calories from each macro (Atwater 4/4/9 kcal per g)
In context
Why asparagus stands out
Where asparagus sits among the 61 foods in the database, per nutrient — computed from measured values only.
High in
Nothing in the top tier for this food.
Source of
- Vitamin K#7 · 41.6 µg
Low in
- Calories#59 · 20 kcal
Full profile
Nutrition facts per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.88 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Sugar | 1.88 g |
| Fat | 0.12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04 g |
| Calcium | 24 mg |
| Iron | 2.14 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg |
| Phosphorus | 52 mg |
| Potassium | 202 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.54 mg |
| Vitamin A | 38 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5.6 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.13 mg |
| Vitamin K | 41.6 µg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.98 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Folate | 52 µg |
Common questions
Asparagus FAQ
How much protein in asparagus?
Asparagus contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g.
Is asparagus high in fiber?
Asparagus has 2.1 g of fiber per 100 g and ranks #30 of 58 tracked foods for fiber.
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Data Provenance
USDA FoodData Central
SR Legacy
- Source
- USDA FoodData Central
- FDC ID
- 168389
- Basis
- 100 g edible portion
- Record type
- SR Legacy
- Retrieved
- September 24, 2026