Calories in Asparagus, canned, cooked with oil
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Asparagus, canned, cooked with oil contains 45 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (245 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from carbohydrates and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly (46 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 22% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 | 3.5 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.53 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 279 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 1 g | |
| Protein C | 2.1 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 40 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 16.1 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.7 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K C | 43 µg | 36% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.056 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.097 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.93 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 89 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 20.8 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 42 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 167 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.39 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.093 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 1.6 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 64%
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 other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.6 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat3.5 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.53 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium279 mgin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.4 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 |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.41 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.093 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 479 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 23 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 612 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 91.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 89 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, canned, drained solids Canned | 19 | 2.1 g | 2.5 g | 0.65 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poke greens, cooked Cooked | 42 | 2.2 g | 3 g | 2.9 g |
| Chard, cooked Cooked | 44 | 1.9 g | 3.9 g | 3 g |
| Bamboo shoots, cooked Cooked | 41 | 1.7 g | 3.1 g | 2.9 g |
| Greens, canned, cooked Cooked | 41 | 1.3 g | 2.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Cabbage, Chinese, cooked, fat added Cooked | 37 | 1.5 g | 2.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Lettuce, cooked Cooked | 49 | 1.1 g | 4.2 g | 3.1 g |
| Spinach, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 55 | 3.3 g | 3 g | 3.3 g |
| Cactus, cooked, fat added Cooked | 38 | 1.3 g | 3.2 g | 2.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked asparagus?
100 g of cooked asparagus has 45 kcal. 1 cup (245 g): about 110 kcal. 1 spear (16 g): about 7 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked asparagus?
Cooked asparagus contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.1 g in 1 cup (245 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked asparagus?
Cooked asparagus has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked asparagus?
Cooked asparagus contains 3.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.53 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked asparagus contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (36% DV), Folate (B9) (22% DV), Vitamin C (18% DV), Vitamin E (12% DV) and copper (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked asparagus?
100 g contains 279 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does asparagus have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, asparagus, canned, cooked with oil has 45 kcal, while asparagus, raw 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 October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709845. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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