Calories in 1/2 Cup of Boiled Asparagus

1/2 cup of boiled asparagus (90 g) has 20 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 2.2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 3.7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 34% protein, 7% fat and 59% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of boiled asparagus has 10 and 3/4 cup of boiled asparagus has 30 calories. Burning 20 calories takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Boiled Asparagus Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

20cal

in 1/2 cup of boiled asparagus (90 g)

Protein2.2 g34% of calories

Fat0.2 g7% of calories

Carbs3.7 g59% of calories

1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Boiled Asparagus calories by serving size

Common amounts of boiled asparagus with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 spear	15 g	3	0.4 g	0 g	0.6 g
1 oz	28 g	6	0.7 g	0.1 g	1.2 g
2 spears	30 g	7	0.7 g	0.1 g	1.2 g
50g	50 g	11	1.2 g	0.1 g	2.1 g
1/2 cup	90 g	20	2.2 g	0.2 g	3.7 g
100g	100 g	22	2.4 g	0.2 g	4.1 g
4 oz	113 g	25	2.7 g	0.2 g	4.7 g
1 cup	180 g	40	4.3 g	0.4 g	7.4 g
200g	200 g	44	4.8 g	0.4 g	8.2 g

Boiled Asparagus vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other vegetables.

Raw Green Asparagus28

Boiled Asparagus22

Cooked Asparagus21

Raw Asparagus20

Canned Asparagus19

Cooked Canned Asparagus19

Boiled Frozen Asparagus18

Boiled Asparagus: common questions

How many calories are in 1/2 cup of boiled asparagus?

1/2 cup of boiled asparagus weighs about 90 g and has 20 calories.

How much protein is in 1/2 cup of boiled asparagus?

1/2 cup of boiled asparagus has 2.2 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of boiled asparagus?

1/2 cup of boiled asparagus has 3.7 g of carbohydrates, including 1.8 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.

How much boiled asparagus is 100 calories?

100 calories of boiled asparagus is 455 g, about 30 spears of boiled asparagus.

More about boiled asparagus

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 168390. Original description: Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained. Portion weights are USDA household measures.