Asparagus Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled)
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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (2.4g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (4.1g) per 100g. At just 22 calories per 100g, Asparagus Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. At 240mg of sodium per 100g, Asparagus Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) contributes a noticeable portion of daily sodium — worth tracking for those monitoring salt. Fiber content sits at 2g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Asparagus Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) delivers meaningful amounts of 8 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Composed of 93% water by weight, Asparagus Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) also contributes to daily hydration.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein34%2.4 g
- Fat7%0.22 g
- Carbs59%4.1 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 92.6 | G |
| Energy | 22.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 2.4 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.22 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.1 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 | G |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 7.7 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.16 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.1 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.08 | MG |
| Folate, total | 149 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 50.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.5 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 50.6 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 23.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.91 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 54.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 224 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 240 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.60 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.17 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.15 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 6.1 | UG |
| Energy | 94.0 | kJ |
| Ash | 0.63 | G |
| Sucrose | 0.08 | G |
| Glucose | 0.42 | G |
| Fructose | 0.79 | G |
| Lactose | 0 | G |
| Maltose | 0 | G |
| Galactose | 0 | G |
| Starch | 0 | G |
| Fluoride, F | 21.9 | UG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.23 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 149 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 149 | UG |
| Choline, total | 26.1 | MG |
| Betaine | 0.90 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 604 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1006 | IU |
| Lycopene | 30.0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 771 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 | UG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.05 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 15:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.05 | G |
| SFA 17:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 20:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 22:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 24:0 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0 | G |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.10 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.08 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.03 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.03 | G |
| Threonine | 0.09 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.08 | G |
| Leucine | 0.14 | G |
| Lysine | 0.11 | G |
| Methionine | 0.03 | G |
| Cystine | 0.03 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.08 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.06 | G |
| Valine | 0.13 | G |
| Arginine | 0.10 | G |
| Histidine | 0.05 | G |
| Alanine | 0.13 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 0.56 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 0.26 | G |
| Glycine | 0.10 | G |
| Proline | 0.08 | G |
| Serine | 0.12 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| spears (1/2" base) (60g) | 13 | 1.4g | 0.1g | 2.5g |
| cup (90g) | 20 | 2.2g | 0.2g | 3.7g |
Scaled from Asparagus Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Asparagus Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is a good source of Sodium (10% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
Dietary Considerations
Asparagus Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is a meaningful source of folate at 149mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 17% (#1,405 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 169313.
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