Asparagus

Boiled · Stalks & Shoots

55/100A tier

Calories22

Protein2.4g

Fiber2.1g

Sodium14mg

Sugar—g

Graded A — 55 out of 100, #11 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (92/100); micronutrients drags it down (14/100).

The short version: A folate specialist in a slender package.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories22

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.3g0%

Saturated Fat 0.1g0%

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 14mg1%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g8%

Protein 2.4g5%

Folate 149mcg37%

Vitamin K 41mcg34%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 55

Clean label ×1592

Low energy density ×1091

Fiber ×2580

Protein ×1073

Micronutrients ×4014

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#11 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Asparagus healthy?

It grades A — 55 out of 100, #11 of 45 vegetables in our system. A folate specialist in a slender package.

How many calories are in Asparagus?

22 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Asparagus calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.