Calories in Asparagus, canned, drained solids
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Asparagus, canned, drained solids contains 19 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (242 g) provides about 46 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from protein and 24% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 24% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.65 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.15 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 287 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.5 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber I | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars I | 1.1 g | |
| Protein ? | 2.1 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 41 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C ? | 18.4 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K I | 41.3 µg | 34% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.061 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.95 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 96 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 21.4 mg | 4% |
| Calcium ? | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium ? | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 43 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 172 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.096 mg | 11% |
| Manganese ? | 0.17 mg | 7% |
| Selenium M | 1.7 µg | 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 35%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 24%
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
- Protein2.1 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.6 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.65 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.15 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium287 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.021 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.28 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.021 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.06 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.079 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.093 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.1 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.021 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.025 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.051 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.034 g |
| Valine ? | 0.082 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.033 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.25 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.35 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.069 g |
| Proline ? | 0.11 g |
| Serine ? | 0.081 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.27 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 493 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 24 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 630 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 94 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.77 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 81 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 822 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 96 µg |
| Betaine I | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Asparagus
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained Cooked | 22 | 2.4 g | 4.1 g | 0.22 g |
| Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 18 | 3 g | 1.9 g | 0.42 g |
| Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids Canned | 15 | 1.8 g | 2.5 g | 0.18 g |
| Asparagus, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 24 | 3.2 g | 4.1 g | 0.23 g |
| Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 18 | 3 g | 1.9 g | 0.42 g |
| Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 22 | 2.4 g | 4.1 g | 0.22 g |
| Asparagus, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids Canned | 15 | 1.8 g | 2.5 g | 0.18 g |
| Asparagus, green, raw Raw | 24 | 1.4 g | 5.1 g | 0.22 g |
| Asparagus, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 21 | 2.4 g | 4.2 g | 0.13 g |
| Asparagus, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 18 | 2.9 g | 1.9 g | 0.42 g |
| Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 19 | 2.1 g | 2.5 g | 0.65 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids Canned | 19 | 2.1 g | 2.9 g | 0.37 g |
| Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids Canned | 19 | 1.7 g | 3.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Turnip greens, canned, no salt added Canned | 19 | 1.4 g | 2.8 g | 0.3 g |
| Spinach, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids Canned | 19 | 2.1 g | 2.9 g | 0.37 g |
| Turnip greens, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 14 | 1.4 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Beans, snap, green, canned, no salt added, drained solids Canned | 22 | 1.1 g | 4.3 g | 0.46 g |
| Beans, snap, green, canned, regular pack, drained solids Canned | 21 | 1.1 g | 4.2 g | 0.41 g |
| Beans, snap, green, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids Canned | 15 | 0.72 g | 3.3 g | 0.17 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned asparagus?
100 g of canned asparagus has 19 kcal. 1 cup (242 g): about 46 kcal. 1 spear, about 5" long (18 g): about 3 kcal. 1 can, 300 x 407 (248 g): about 47 kcal.
How much protein is in canned asparagus?
Canned asparagus contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.2 g in 1 cup (242 g). About 35% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in canned asparagus?
Canned asparagus has 2.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned asparagus?
Canned asparagus contains 0.65 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.15 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned asparagus contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (34% DV), Folate (B9) (24% DV), Vitamin C (20% DV), copper (11% DV) and iron (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned asparagus?
100 g contains 287 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does asparagus have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, asparagus, canned, drained solids has 19 kcal, while asparagus, raw has 20 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169207. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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