Asparagus is a low-calorie vegetable. The calorie content varies slightly depending on preparation and serving size:
- Raw asparagus contains about 27 calories per 1 cup (4.7 oz)
- Cooked, boiled, and drained asparagus has approximately 20 calories per half-cup serving, or about 19.8 calories per 1 cup
- A half-cup serving (about 4 spears) of asparagus contains around 13 calories according to some sources
- White asparagus, when boiled, has about 18.6 calories per 100 grams (roughly 3.5 oz)
- Roasted asparagus servings can contain about 53 calories, but this includes added fat from cooking, which increases the calorie count
In summary, plain asparagus generally provides roughly 20 calories per half- cup cooked serving or about 27 calories per cup raw. Cooking methods and added ingredients can increase the calorie content.
