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5 spears small (5" long or less)

Asparagus

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 5 spears of small (5" long or less)
 
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 1
Calories 12
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0.07g 0%
  Saturated Fat 0.028g 0%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0.053g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 121mg  
Total Carbohydrate 2.33g 1%
  Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
  Sugars 1.13g  
Protein 1.32g  
 
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 1% Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
1%
of RDI*
(12 calories)
1% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (69%)
 
Fat (5%)
 
Protein (26%)
Carbohydrates, 2.33g (69%) Fat, 0.07g (5%) Protein, 1.32g (26%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories

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Nutrition summary:

Calories
12
Fat
0.07g
Carbs
2.33g
Protein
1.32g
There are 12 calories in 5 spears of small Asparagus.
Calorie breakdown: 5% fat, 69% carbs, 26% protein.

Other common serving sizes:

Serving Size Calories
1 spear tip (2" long or less) 1
1 spear small (5" long or less) 2
1 spear medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) 3
1 spear large (7-1/4" to 8-1/2") 4
1 spear extra large (8-3/4" to 10" long) 5
1 oz 6
100 g 20
1 cup 27
1 lb 91

Related types of Asparagus:

Cooked Asparagus (from Fresh)
Asparagus (Drained Solids, Canned)
Asparagus (Unprepared, Frozen)
Asparagus (Solids and Liquids, Canned)
Cooked Asparagus (Canned)
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Related types of Vegetables:

Lettuce
Red Tomatoes
Carrots
Spinach
Mushrooms
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See also:

Asparagus (No Salt Added, Solids and Liquids, Canned)
Cream Of Asparagus Soup (Dry Mix, Dehydrated)
Cream Of Asparagus Soup (Canned, Condensed)
Cream Of Asparagus Soup (with Equal Volume Milk, Canned)
Cream Of Asparagus Soup (with Equal Volume Water, Dehydrated)
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Spicy Asparagus Beef
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Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
Asparagus Frittata II
Parmesan Asparagus
Basil Chicken Primavera with Alfredo Sauce
 
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