Calories in Espárragos, NS as to form, cocinado
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Espárragos, NS as to form, cocinado contains 45 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pieza (4 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from carbohydrates and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for otras verduras y combinaciones on FoodFactly (46 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamina K, 22% of the Daily Value for copper and 12% of the Daily Value for iron.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 45 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2,9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,76 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0,7% |
| Sodium C | 132 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2,2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 2 g | |
| Protein C | 2,3 g | 5% |
| Vitamina A C | 50 µg | 6% |
| Vitamina C C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 1,6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamina K C | 45,6 µg | 38% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0,97 mg | 6% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 46 µg | 12% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 16,9 mg | 3% |
| Calcio C | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 2,2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesio C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Fósforo C | 54 mg | 4% |
| Potasio C | 211 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0,56 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0,2 mg | 22% |
| Selenio C | 2,4 µg | 4% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 32%
- Fat 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
- Protein2,3 gabove the median for otras verduras y combinaciones (median 2 g)
- Sugars2 gbelow the median for otras verduras y combinaciones (median 2,4 g)
- Fat2,9 gabove the median for otras verduras y combinaciones (median 2,7 g)
- Saturated fat0,76 gin the top quarter of otras verduras y combinaciones (median 0,69 g)
- Sodium132 mgbelow the median for otras verduras y combinaciones (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89,9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 0,97 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,84 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,74 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,019 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,014 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0,008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,018 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,022 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,069 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,43 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,94 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,098 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,015 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,013 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 449 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 702 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 9 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 89,9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 46 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Espárragos
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espárragos, crudo Raw | 20 | 2,2 g | 3,9 g | 0,12 g |
| Espárragos, cocinado, hervido, drenaje Cooked | 22 | 2,4 g | 4,1 g | 0,22 g |
| Espárragos, congelado, cocinado, hervido, drenaje, con sal Cooked | 18 | 3 g | 1,9 g | 0,42 g |
| Espárragos, enlatados, paquete regular, sólidos y líquidos Canned | 15 | 1,8 g | 2,5 g | 0,18 g |
| Espárragos, enlatados, sólidos drenados Canned | 19 | 2,1 g | 2,5 g | 0,65 g |
| Espárragos, congelado, sin preparación Frozen | 24 | 3,2 g | 4,1 g | 0,23 g |
| Espárragos, congelado, cocinado, hervido, drenaje, sin sal Cooked | 18 | 3 g | 1,9 g | 0,42 g |
| Espárragos, cocinado, hervido, drenaje, con sal Cooked | 22 | 2,4 g | 4,1 g | 0,22 g |
| Espárragos, enlatados, no hay sal agregada, sólidos y líquidos Canned | 15 | 1,8 g | 2,5 g | 0,18 g |
| Espárragos, verde, crudo Raw | 24 | 1,4 g | 5,1 g | 0,22 g |
| Espárragos, fresco fresco, cocinado, no grasa añadida Cooked | 21 | 2,4 g | 4,2 g | 0,13 g |
| Espárragos, congelado, cocinado, no grasa añadida Cooked | 18 | 2,9 g | 1,9 g | 0,42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower, NS as to form, cocinado Cooked | 49 | 1,9 g | 5 g | 2,9 g |
| Cauliflower, fresco fresco, cocinado, grasa añadida, NS en cuanto al tipo de grasa Cooked | 49 | 1,9 g | 5 g | 2,9 g |
| Cauliflower, fresco fresco, cocinado con mantequilla o margarina Cooked | 46 | 2 g | 5 g | 2,6 g |
| Mushrooms, enlatados, cocinado Cooked | 47 | 1,8 g | 5 g | 2,8 g |
| Cauliflower, fresco fresco, cocinado con aceite Cooked | 52 | 1,9 g | 5 g | 3,3 g |
| Chard, cocinado Cooked | 44 | 1,9 g | 3,9 g | 3 g |
| Brocoli y coliflor, cocinado, grasa añadida Cooked | 46 | 2,3 g | 4,4 g | 2,7 g |
| Poke greens, cocinado Cooked | 42 | 2,2 g | 3 g | 2,9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked espárragos?
100 g of cooked espárragos has 45 kcal. 1 pieza (4 g): about 2 kcal. 1 lanza (16 g): about 7 kcal. 1 taza (185 g): about 83 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked espárragos?
Cooked espárragos contains 2,3 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,092 g in 1 pieza (4 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other otras verduras y combinaciones, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked espárragos?
Cooked espárragos has 4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,2 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked espárragos?
Cooked espárragos contains 2,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,76 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked espárragos contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina K (38% DV), copper (22% DV), iron (12% DV), Folate (B9) (12% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked espárragos?
100 g contains 132 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does espárragos have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, espárragos, NS as to form, cocinado has 45 kcal, while espárragos, crudo has 20 kcal. Cooking 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709837. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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