Asparagus
Packaged product Grønsager
Asparagus contains 15 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 100 g (100 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 50 % of its calories come from protein, with 50 % from carbohydrates and 0 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grønsager on FoodFactly, where the median is 34 kcal per 100 g across 2.452 products.
100 g provides 19 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 18 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 284 mg | 12 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2 g | 0,7 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 1 g | 4 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 2 g | 4 % |
| Vitamin A L | 165 µg | 18 % |
| Vitamin C L | 16,8 mg | 19 % |
| Calcium L | 10 mg | 0,8 % |
| Jern L | 0,54 mg | 3 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 50 %
- Carbohydrates 50 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2 gin the top quarter of grønsager (median 1,3 g)
- Fiber1 gbelow the median for grønsager (median 1,7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grønsager (median 1,7 g)
- Sodium284 mgabove the median for grønsager (median 242 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| A-vitamin, IE L | 550 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 284 mg | 284 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0074027270289
- Label serving
- 0.5 cup (100 g)
- Category
- Grøntsager på dåse
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Green asparagus, water, salt, citric acid.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Asparagus?
100 g of Asparagus has 15 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 100 g (100 g): about 15 kcal.
How much protein is in Asparagus?
Asparagus contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 100 g (100 g). About 50 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grønsager, that is among the highest quarter (median 1,3 g).
How many carbs are in Asparagus?
Asparagus has 2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Asparagus?
Asparagus contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Asparagus contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (19 % DV) and Vitamin A (18 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Asparagus?
100 g contains 284 mg of sodium, 12 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 23. april 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2119648. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 19. januar 2018. Imported 6. november 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0074027270289. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 23. april 2020. Imported 7. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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