How much asparagus, cooked to hit 30 g of protein?
You’d need about
1250 g
roughly 44 oz · 275 kcalAsparagus, cooked isn't really a protein food. Hitting 30 g of protein from it alone would take about 1250 g (44 oz) — far more than anyone would eat in a sitting. Treat it as an extra, not your protein source.
2.4 gprotein / 100 g
22kcal / 100 g
10.9 gprotein / 100 kcal
How much asparagus, cooked for different protein targets
| Protein target | Asparagus, cooked | In ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 15 g | 625 g | 22 oz |
| 20 g | 835 g | 29 oz |
| 25 g | 1040 g | 37 oz |
| 30 g | 1250 g | 44 oz |
| 40 g | 1665 g | 59 oz |
| 50 g | 2085 g | 73 oz |
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Questions
- How much asparagus, cooked do I need for 30 g of protein?
- About 1250 g — roughly 44 oz — of asparagus, cooked provides 30 g of protein, based on its 2.4 g of protein per 100 g.
- How much protein is in asparagus, cooked?
- Asparagus, cooked has about 2.4 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 22 kcal per 100 g.
- Is asparagus, cooked a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?
- Not on its own — asparagus, cooked is fairly low in protein, so it's better as a side than as your main protein when appetite is limited.
Figures are approximate estimates per 100 g and vary by brand, cut, and preparation. This is general information, not medical or nutritional advice. See our Medical Disclaimer.