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.
Is Asparagus Keto?
Other Vegetable
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Per 100 g (raw). USDA FoodData Central.
Scales this reference to your portion, with no extra deductions. Calculation and units.
1.8gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 3.9g
- Fiber
- 2.1g
- Protein
- 2.2g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Calories
- 20
The 100 g reference amount provides 1.8g net carbs and can fit common keto portions.
- 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.