Branded Food · NOT A BRANDED ITEM

Asparagus Spears

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 590577, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 235g serving, sourced verbatim.

45
Caloriesvery low density
5.0g
Proteingood source · 10% DV
9.0g
Carbslow · 3% DV
45 calories per 235g serving

Asparagus Spears contains 45 calories per 235g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 5.0g of protein, 0g of fat, and 9.0g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 21% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Asparagus Spears 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
2.1g
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 Spears by NOT A BRANDED ITEM contains 45 calories per 235g serving (19 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values shown match the FDA-format Nutrition Label, computed per serving from USDA per-100g amounts via the manufacturer-declared serving size. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

🥩 Low Carb 🪶 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 Spears is catalogued there as FDC ID 590577, a branded food entry from NOT A BRANDED ITEM. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. The Nutrition Label below shows the per-serving values that match the package; the per-100 g basis is noted where the two differ.

By the per-100g standardization, Asparagus Spears reads as low carb, very low calorie within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

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 235g Amount per serving Calories 45 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 4g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 5g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 56mg 4% Iron 5mg 28% Potassium 475mg 10% * 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 235g serving · 19 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

45
Calories per 235g serving
19 kcal per 100g (USDA basis)

45 kcal = 2% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%2of 2,000 kcal
45 kcal = 2% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 5.0gF: 0.0gC: 9.0g
5.0g
Protein
10% DV
9.0g
Carbs
3% DV
4.9g
Fiber
18% DV
4.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV

Values shown per 235g serving, match the FDA Nutrition Label panel. USDA stores the raw amounts per 100g; this page applies the manufacturer-declared serving size to render the on-package values.

Where Asparagus Spears 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 Spears 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 3.8 G
1%
Energy 19 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 2.1 G
8%
Protein 2.1 G
4%
Total Sugars 1.7 G
Total lipid (fat) 0.00 G
0%

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 24 MG
2%
Iron, Fe 2 MG
12%
Potassium, K 202 MG
4%
Sodium, Na 0 MG
0%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 0 IU
0%

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.00 G
0%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Asparagus Spears delivers 5.0g of protein per 100g, more than 21% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 45 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low carb, very low calorie patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Asparagus Spears? ▼
Asparagus Spears contains 45 calories per 235g serving (19 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 5.0g of protein, 0g of fat, and 9.0g of carbohydrates.
Is Asparagus Spears high in fiber? ▼
Asparagus Spears contains 4.9g of dietary fiber per 235g serving, which is 18% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Asparagus Spears keto-friendly? ▼
Asparagus Spears has 9.0g of carbs per 235g serving (81% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
How does Asparagus Spears compare to other foods? ▼
Asparagus Spears provides 45 calories and 5.0g protein per 235g serving. 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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USDA FoodData Central
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FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Data Sources & Methodology

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

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 590577) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

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

How serving-size math works on this page: USDA stores all nutrient amounts on a per-100g basis for consistency across the catalog. Because the manufacturer declared a 235g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 235/100 = 2.350 to render the same values you would read on the FDA Nutrition Facts panel. The page surfaces both bases for full transparency.

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.

All federal data sources used on this page

Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.