Calories in Asperges, vert, brut
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Asperges, vert, brut contains 24 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of montant de référence, racc (85 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 73 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20 % from protein and 7 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in légumes et produits végétaux on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 46 % of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 15 % of the Daily Value for cuivre and 10 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 23,5 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0,22 g | 0,3 % |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 2,5 mg | 0,1 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5,1 g | 2 % |
| Dietary fiber M | 1,9 g | 7 % |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 1,4 g | 3 % |
| Vitamine C M | 9,2 mg | 10 % |
| Thiamine (B1) M | 0,069 mg | 6 % |
| Niacine (B3) M | 1,1 mg | 7 % |
| Vitamine B6 M | 0,11 mg | 7 % |
| Folate (B9) M | 182 µg | 46 % |
| Calcium M | 20,6 mg | 2 % |
| Fer M | 0,44 mg | 2 % |
| Magnésium M | 13,8 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphore M | 53,9 mg | 4 % |
| Potassium M | 278 mg | 6 % |
| Zinc M | 0,6 mg | 5 % |
| Cuivre M | 0,13 mg | 15 % |
| Manganèse M | 0,15 mg | 6 % |
% 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 20 %
- Carbohydrates 73 %
- Fat 7 %
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
- Protein1,4 gbelow the median for légumes et produits végétaux (median 2 g)
- Fiber1,9 gbelow the median for légumes et produits végétaux (median 2,2 g)
- Fat0,22 gbelow the median for légumes et produits végétaux (median 0,3 g)
- Sodium2,5 mgin the lowest quarter of légumes et produits végétaux (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92,6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (3)
| Eau M | 92,6 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogène M | 0,23 g |
| Cendres M | 0,68 g |
Other forms of Asperges
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asperges, brut Raw | 20 | 2,2 g | 3,9 g | 0,12 g |
| Asperges, cuits, bouillie, égouttés Cooked | 22 | 2,4 g | 4,1 g | 0,22 g |
| Asperges, congelés, cuits, bouillie, égouttés, avec sel Cooked | 18 | 3 g | 1,9 g | 0,42 g |
| Asperges, en conserve, emballage régulier, solides et liquides Canned | 15 | 1,8 g | 2,5 g | 0,18 g |
| Asperges, en conserve, matières solides drainées Canned | 19 | 2,1 g | 2,5 g | 0,65 g |
| Asperges, congelés, non préparé Frozen | 24 | 3,2 g | 4,1 g | 0,23 g |
| Asperges, congelés, cuits, bouillie, égouttés, sans sel Cooked | 18 | 3 g | 1,9 g | 0,42 g |
| Asperges, cuits, bouillie, égouttés, avec sel Cooked | 22 | 2,4 g | 4,1 g | 0,22 g |
| Asperges, en conserve, pas de sel ajouté, solides et liquides Canned | 15 | 1,8 g | 2,5 g | 0,18 g |
| Asperges, frais, cuits, pas de gras ajouté Cooked | 21 | 2,4 g | 4,2 g | 0,13 g |
| Asperges, congelés, cuits, pas de gras ajouté Cooked | 18 | 2,9 g | 1,9 g | 0,42 g |
| Asperges, en conserve, cuits, pas de gras ajouté 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laitue romaine, brut Raw | 17 | 1,2 g | 3,3 g | 0,3 g |
| Épinards, brut Raw | 23 | 2,9 g | 3,6 g | 0,39 g |
| Choux-fleur, brut Raw | 25 | 1,9 g | 5 g | 0,28 g |
| Céleri, brut Raw | 14 | 0,69 g | 3 g | 0,17 g |
| Poivrons verts, brut Raw | 20 | 0,86 g | 4,6 g | 0,17 g |
| Laitue d'Iceberg, brut Raw | 14 | 0,9 g | 3 g | 0,14 g |
| Brocoli, brut Raw | 34 | 2,8 g | 6,6 g | 0,37 g |
| Arugula, bébé, brut Raw | 26 | 1,7 g | 5,4 g | 0,33 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw asperges?
100 g of raw asperges has 24 kcal. Montant de référence, racc (85 g): about 20 kcal.
How much protein is in raw asperges?
Raw asperges contains 1,4 g of protein per 100 g (3 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,2 g in montant de référence, racc (85 g). About 20 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other légumes et produits végétaux, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw asperges?
Raw asperges has 5,1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,9 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw asperges?
Raw asperges contains 0,22 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw asperges contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (46 % DV), cuivre (15 % DV) and Vitamine C (10 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw asperges?
100 g contains 2,5 mg of sodium, 0,1 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does asperges have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, asperges, vert, brut has 24 kcal, while asperges, cuits, bouillie, égouttés has 22 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: Foundation Foods, record dated 31 octobre 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2710823. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 octobre 2024. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
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