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Best Ever Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Best Ever Asparagus Recipe

Best Ever Asparagus has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 13.1g 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. With 7.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a 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 100, for Best Ever Asparagus, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.3 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C10.4 mg17.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.42 mg27.8%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.3 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate198.8 mcg49.7%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30.8 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.3 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.8 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus72.1 mg7.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium298.8 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Sodium18.7 mg0.8%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.83 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.42 mg20.8%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0 mg
Selenium8.3 mcg11.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.5 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.7%Top 30%High
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose1.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.2 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid0.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.29 g0.45%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0.04 g0.21%Bottom 10%Very Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70 Calories from Fat 6

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.7 g 1.1%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 44.8 mg 1.9%

Total Carbohydrates 13.1 g 4.4%

Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%

Sugars 4.1 g

Protein 7.6 g 15.2%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 41.7%

Calcium 7.4% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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