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Age of Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Age of Asparagus Recipe

Age of Asparagus has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 3.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 62 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 54, for Age of Asparagus, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein63%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A620 IU12.4%
Vitamin C11.3 mg18.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.1 mg7.1%
Thiamin0.24 mg15.9%
Riboflavin0.3 mg17.6%
Niacin27.1 mg135.6%
Vitamin B61.4 mg70.6%
Folate74.8 mcg18.7%
Vitamin B120.89 mcg14.9%
Pantothenic Acid2 mg20.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium256 mg25.6%
Iron2.7 mg14.9%
Magnesium80.8 mg20.2%
Phosphorus496 mg49.6%
Potassium781.6 mg22.3%
Sodium205.5 mg8.6%
Zinc2.2 mg14.6%
Copper0.2 mg9.9%
Manganese0.3 mg15.2%
Selenium43.4 mcg62%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.5 g1.2%
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein62 g124%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.4 g22.2%
Saturated Fat4.8 g24%
Monounsaturated Fat5.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.4 g 22.2%

Saturated Fat 4.8 g 24%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 151.9 mg 50.6%

Sodium 205.5 mg 8.6%

Total Carbohydrates 3.5 g 1.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 62 g 124%

Vitamin A 12.4% Vitamin C 18.8%

Calcium 25.6% Iron 14.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2019577 Embed Table:

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