Calories in 3 Oz of Canned Asparagus
3 oz of canned asparagus (85 g) has 16 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.8 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 2.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 35% protein, 24% fat and 41% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of canned asparagus has 11 and 4 oz of canned asparagus has 22 calories. Burning 16 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Canned Asparagus calories by serving size
Common amounts of canned asparagus (plain) with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 spear | 18 g | 3 | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 5 | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 spears | 36 g | 7 | 0.8 g | 0.2 g | 0.9 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 10 | 1.1 g | 0.3 g | 1.2 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 16 | 1.8 g | 0.6 g | 2.1 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 19 | 2.1 g | 0.7 g | 2.5 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 22 | 2.4 g | 0.7 g | 2.8 g |
| 1/2 cup | 121 g | 23 | 2.6 g | 0.8 g | 3 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 38 | 4.3 g | 1.3 g | 4.9 g |
| 1 cup | 242 g | 46 | 5.2 g | 1.6 g | 6 g |
| 1 can | 248 g | 47 | 5.3 g | 1.6 g | 6.1 g |
| 2 cans | 496 g | 94 | 11 g | 3.2 g | 12 g |
3 oz of canned asparagus, by cooking fat
The fat used in the pan changes the total. Same amount, cooked 3 ways.
Canned Asparagus vs similar foods
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Canned Asparagus: common questions
How many calories are in 3 oz of canned asparagus?
3 oz of canned asparagus weighs about 85 g and has 16 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of canned asparagus?
3 oz of canned asparagus has 1.8 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of canned asparagus?
3 oz of canned asparagus has 2.1 g of carbohydrates, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugars.
How much canned asparagus is 100 calories?
100 calories of canned asparagus is 526 g, about 29 spears of canned asparagus.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID Plain: 169207, Butter: 2709846, Oil: 2709845. Original description: Asparagus, canned, drained solids. Portion weights are USDA household measures.