How Much Does a Spear of Cooked Asparagus Weigh?

A spear of cooked asparagus weighs about 16 grams (0.6 oz).

That is the USDA average for one spear of cooked asparagus, which has 3 calories and 0.4 g of protein. Sizes vary, so weigh yours if you track closely.

Cooked Asparagus Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

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3cal

in 1 spear of cooked asparagus (16 g)

Protein0.4 g35% of calories

Fat0 g4% of calories

Carbs0.7 g61% of calories

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Cooked Asparagus weight by size and measure

Measure	Grams	Ounces	Calories
1 piece of cooked asparagus	4 g	0.1 oz	1
1 spear of cooked asparagus	16 g	0.6 oz	3
1 cup of cooked asparagus	180 g	6.3 oz	38

Cooked Asparagus calories by serving size

Common amounts of cooked asparagus (no added fat) with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
5g	5 g	1	0.1 g	0 g	0.2 g
1 spear	16 g	3	0.4 g	0 g	0.7 g
1 oz	28 g	6	0.7 g	0 g	1.2 g
2 spears	32 g	7	0.8 g	0 g	1.3 g
1/2 cup	90 g	19	2.1 g	0.1 g	3.7 g
100g	100 g	21	2.4 g	0.1 g	4.2 g
4 oz	113 g	24	2.7 g	0.1 g	4.7 g
1 cup	180 g	38	4.2 g	0.2 g	7.5 g

1 spear of cooked asparagus, by cooking fat

The fat used in the pan changes the total. Same amount, cooked 3 ways.

No added fat3

Butter7

Oil8

Cooked Asparagus vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other vegetables.

Boiled Asparagus22

Cooked Asparagus21

Raw Asparagus20

Canned Asparagus19

Cooked Canned Asparagus19

Boiled Frozen Asparagus18

Cooked Frozen Asparagus18

Cooked Asparagus: common questions