Calories in 1/2 Cup of Raw Asparagus
1/2 cup of raw asparagus (68 g) has 14 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 2.6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 35% protein, 4% fat and 61% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of raw asparagus has 7 and 3/4 cup of raw asparagus has 20 calories. Burning 14 calories takes about 2 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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Raw Asparagus: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of raw asparagus?
1/2 cup of raw asparagus weighs about 68 g and has 14 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of raw asparagus?
1/2 cup of raw asparagus has 1.5 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of raw asparagus?
1/2 cup of raw asparagus has 2.6 g of carbohydrates, including 1.4 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much raw asparagus is 100 calories?
100 calories of raw asparagus is 500 g, about 125 pieces of raw asparagus.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709767. Original description: Asparagus, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.