Is Asparagus Keto?

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KETO VERDICTYES

Asparagus can provide a low-carbohydrate vegetable portion. This reference describes the raw vegetable. The published reference is 1.8g net carbs per 100 g.

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YOUR PORTION

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Per 100 g (raw). USDA FoodData Central.

How this is calculated

total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.

Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.

1.8gnet carbs in your portion

Total carbs
3.9g
Fiber
2.1g
Protein
2.2g
Fat
0.1g
Calories
20
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Asparagus can provide a low-carbohydrate vegetable portion. This reference describes the raw vegetable. The published reference is 1.8g net carbs per 100 g.

  • Net carbs (100 g)1.8g
  • Protein (100 g)2.2g
  • Fat (100 g)0.1g
  • Keto verdictKeto-friendly

NUTRITION FACTS

Per 100 g (raw)

Net Carbs
1.8g
Total Carbs
3.9g
Fiber
2.1g
Protein
2.2g
Fat
0.1g
Calories
20

Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record

Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ

Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber

Generic reference: Asparagus, raw. September 2026 arithmetic review used the existing USDA snapshot accessed 2026-07-09; it was not a fresh branded-product label check.

Nutrition record reviewed 2026-09-05. Maintained by KetoLens Team.

WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY

  • Weigh trimmed raw spears when using this entry, and count butter or sauce separately.

PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

ROASTED

Drizzle with Olive Oil, salt, and pepper; roast at 400°F (205°C) for 15–20 minutes until tender-crisp. Finish with Parmesan Cheese.

GRILLED

Brush with butter or oil; grill over medium-high 3–4 minutes per side until lightly charred.

WRAPPED IN BACON

Bundle 3–4 spears with Bacon; bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20–25 minutes until bacon crisps.

STEAMED

Steam 4–6 minutes to tender-crisp; finish with melted Clarified Butter, lemon zest, and sea salt.

STIR-FRIED

Cut into 2-inch pieces; sauté in sesame oil with garlic and ginger. Splash with Soy Sauce or Tamari.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Sauté chopped spears, then add beaten Eggs (Whole) and cheese; cook until just set.

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