USDA Survey

Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2709836, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

19
Caloriesvery low density
2.1g
Proteinlow · 4% DV
2.5g
Carbslow · 1% DV
0.7g
Fatlow · 1% DV
19 calories per 100g

Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat contains 19 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 2.1g of protein, 0.7g of fat, and 2.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 21% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat is a low-calorie food at just 19 kcal per 100g.

2.1g
protein per 100g
Top 79%
protein vs USDA whole foods
19
calories per 100g
1.6g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat contains 19 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 2.1g of protein, 0.7g of fat, and 2.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.6g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

🥩 Low Carb ❤️ Low Fat 🪶 Very Low Calorie

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat is catalogued there as FDC ID 2709836, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat reads as low carb, low fat, very low calorie within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 6% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 19 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.7g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 287mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 1g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 2g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 16mg 1% Iron 2mg 10% Potassium 172mg 4% * The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

19
Calories per 100g

19 kcal = 1% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%1of 2,000 kcal
19 kcal = 1% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 2.1gF: 0.7gC: 2.5g
2.1g
Protein
4% DV
0.7g
Total Fat
1% DV
2.5g
Carbs
1% DV
1.6g
Fiber
6% DV
1.1g
Sugar
no FDA DV
287mg
Sodium
12% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat ranks on protein

Its 2.1g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

2 21st percentile higher than 21% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). This entry sits in this band. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Above this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 2.5 G
1%
Energy 19 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.6 G
6%
Protein 2.1 G
4%
Total Sugars 1.1 G
Total lipid (fat) 0.65 G
1%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 94.0 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 21 MG
Folate, DFE 91.0 UG
Folate, food 91.0 UG
Folate, total 91.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 1 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 17 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 41.3 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 16 MG
1%
Iron, Fe 2 MG
10%
Potassium, K 172 MG
4%
Sodium, Na 287 MG
12%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 493.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 24.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 10 MG
Phosphorus, P 43 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 1.7 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 41.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1 MG
Zinc, Zn 0 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.15 G
1%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.02 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.28 G
MUFA 16:1 0.00 G
MUFA 18:1 0.02 G
MUFA 20:1 0.00 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 0.27 G
PUFA 18:3 0.01 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.00 G
SFA 12:0 0.00 G
SFA 14:0 0.00 G
SFA 16:0 0.13 G
SFA 18:0 0.01 G
SFA 4:0 0.00 G
SFA 6:0 0.00 G
SFA 8:0 0.00 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 630.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat delivers 2.1g of protein per 100g, more than 21% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 19 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low carb, low fat, very low calorie patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Summer squash, yellow, raw

Survey
19 cal
P: 1.0gF: 0.3gC: 3.9g

Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, no added fat

Survey
19 cal
P: 1.6gF: 0.2gC: 3.7g

Asparagus, raw

Survey
20 cal
P: 2.2gF: 0.1gC: 3.9g

Asparagus, frozen, cooked, no added fat

Survey
18 cal
P: 2.9gF: 0.4gC: 1.9g

Celery, raw

Survey
17 cal
P: 0.5gF: 0.2gC: 3.3g

Summer squash, green, raw

Survey
17 cal
P: 1.2gF: 0.3gC: 3.1g

→ Compare Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat side-by-side with Summer squash and Cauliflower

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat? ▼
Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat contains 19 calories per 100g. It has 2.1g of protein, 0.7g of fat, and 2.5g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat? ▼
Per 100g, Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat has 2.1g protein (45% of calories), 0.7g fat, and 2.5g carbs. Fiber: 1.6g. Sugar: 1.1g.
How much sodium is in Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat? ▼
Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat contains 287mg of sodium per 100g, which is 12% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat high in fiber? ▼
Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat contains 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 6% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat keto-friendly? ▼
With only 2.5g of carbs per 100g, Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat can fit into a ketogenic diet. Carbs provide 52% of its total calories.
Is Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat good for a diet? ▼
Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat has 19 calories per 100g. This is relatively low in calories. Fat content: 0.7g.
How does Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat compare to other foods? ▼
Asparagus, canned, cooked, no added fat provides 19 calories and 2.1g protein per 100g. That is 9 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2709836) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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