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Chile-Spiced Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chile-Spiced Asparagus Recipe

Chile-Spiced Asparagus has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 7g 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 3 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 89, for Chile-Spiced Asparagus, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1250 IU25%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium320 mg9.1%
Sodium170 mg7.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7 g2.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3 g6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 170 mg 7.1%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 3 g 6%

Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 4% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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