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British Asparagus Spears
British Asparagus Spears by Sainsbury's provides 29 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 2.8 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Fresh Asparagus category and comes in a 250g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal | 29 kcal | 25 +14% | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 1% | 0.4 +66% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 0.1 +28% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.9 g | 1.9 g | 1% | 2.7 −29% |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | 1.8 | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 6% | 2 −17% |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 2.8 g | 6% | 2.6 +10% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7 Fresh Asparagus products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other fresh asparagus
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
ASPARAGUS SPEARS
Product details
- Quantity
- 250g
- Serving size
- 100g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00388832
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in British Asparagus Spears?
British Asparagus Spears contains 29 kcal per 100 g and about 29 kcal per serving (100g).
How much sugar is in British Asparagus Spears?
British Asparagus Spears has 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is British Asparagus Spears healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is British Asparagus Spears vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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