Asparagus spears
Packaged product Vegetables Schnucks
Asparagus spears contains 17 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/2 cup, 120 g (120 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 40% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 2,463 products.
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 17 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 | 300 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2.5 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars L | 2.5 g | |
| Protein L | 1.7 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A L | 75 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C L | 12.5 mg | 14% |
| Calcium L | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 0.3 mg | 2% |
% 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 40%
- Carbohydrates 60%
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
- Protein1.7 gabove the median for vegetables (median 1.3 g)
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 1.7 g)
- Sugars2.5 gabove the median for vegetables (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium300 mgabove the median for vegetables (median 242 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 250 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 | 17 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 300 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Schnucks
- Barcode
- 0041318020007
- Label serving
- 1/2 cup (120 g)
- Category
- Canned vegetables
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Asparagus, water, salt.
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 spears?
100 g of Asparagus spears has 17 kcal. Serving, 1/2 cup, 120 g (120 g): about 20 kcal.
How much protein is in Asparagus spears?
Asparagus spears contains 1.7 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1/2 cup, 120 g (120 g). About 40% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is above the median (median 1.3 g).
How many carbs are in Asparagus spears?
Asparagus spears has 2.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Asparagus spears?
Asparagus spears 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 spears contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Asparagus spears?
100 g contains 300 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 2022823. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 16, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041318020007. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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