Asparagus
- Preparation
- fresh, cooked with butter or margarine
- Reported per
- 100 g
- USDA category
- Other vegetables and combinations
- Record type
- Survey (FNDDS)
USDA FoodData Central record 2709842, Survey (FNDDS), refreshed Mar 22, 2026Asparagus, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine
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- Calories
- 42 cal
- Protein
- 2.3 g
- Total fat
- 2.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 4.1 g
- Fiber
- 2.2 g
- Sugars
- 2 g
Every value above is per 100 g of asparagus, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine, as measured in the USDA record. Nothing is scaled, averaged, or scored.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g · Asparagus, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine
| Calories | 42 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.5g3% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g6% DV |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1g1% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2g8% DV |
| Total Sugars | 2g |
| Protein | 2.3g5% DV |
| Sodium | 141mg6% DV |
| Calcium | 26mg2% DV |
| Iron | 2.2mg12% DV |
| Folate | 46mcg12% DV |
| Vitamin C | 5mg6% DV |
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and apply to the 100 g amount above. Source: USDA FoodData Central: Asparagus, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine.
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