What does 100 calories of asparagus look like?
Asparagus has 20 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is 31 spears of asparagus (500 g). That's more food per calorie than most vegetables on this site (average 366 g). It's one of the better protein sources per calorie here: 11.0 g of protein per 100 kcal. You also get 10.5 g of fiber, which helps you stay full. Foods like this are ideal for bulking up meals without adding many calories.
Asparagus: 50 to 500 calories
| Calories | Grams | Ounces | Spears |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kcal | 250 g | 8.8 oz | 16 |
| 100 kcal | 500 g | 17.6 oz | 31 |
| 200 kcal | 1000 g | 35.3 oz | 62 |
| 300 kcal | 1500 g | 52.9 oz | 94 |
| 500 kcal | 2500 g | 88.2 oz | 156 |
What's in 100 calories of asparagus
Compare with other vegetables
| Food | 100 kcal is | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 🥬 Asparagus | 31 spears | 500 g |
| 🥒 Dill pickles | 24 pickle spears | 833 g |
| 🥬 Bok choy | 11 cups (shredded) | 769 g |
| 🥬 Iceberg lettuce | 10 cups (shredded) | 714 g |
| 🥬 Celery | 18 medium stalks | 714 g |
| 🥒 Cucumber | 2¼ cucumbers (8 in) | 667 g |
| 🔴 Radishes | 139 radishes | 625 g |
| 🥬 Romaine lettuce | 13 cups (shredded) | 588 g |
| 🥒 Zucchini | 3 medium zucchini | 588 g |
| 🍅 Cherry tomatoes | 33 cherry tomatoes | 556 g |
| 🥬 Sauerkraut | 3¾ cups | 526 g |
| 🫑 Green bell pepper | 4¼ medium peppers | 500 g |
| 🍄 White mushrooms | 25 medium mushrooms | 454 g |
Questions
How much is 100 calories of asparagus?
100 calories of asparagus is about 500 g (17.6 oz), or roughly 31 spears.
How many calories are in 100 g of asparagus?
20 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.
Are asparagus good for weight loss?
Very low calorie density (0.20 kcal per gram). You can eat a large volume of this food for few calories. 100 calories also gives you 11.0 g of protein and 10.5 g of fiber.
How many calories are in one spear?
About 3.2 calories.
How many spears is 200 calories?
About 62 (1000 g).
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