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Company Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Company Asparagus Recipe

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

The food contains 5.8g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 50, for Company Asparagus, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A840 IU16.8%
Vitamin C14.9 mg24.9%
Vitamin D4 IU1%
Vitamin E2.4 mg7.9%
Thiamin0.16 mg10.8%
Riboflavin0.16 mg9.5%
Niacin1.5 mg7.5%
Vitamin B60.16 mg8%
Folate146.4 mcg36.6%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.23 mg2.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27 mg2.7%
Iron1.1 mg6.3%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Phosphorus75 mg7.5%
Potassium328.6 mg9.4%
Sodium494.1 mg20.6%
Zinc0.57 mg3.8%
Copper0.21 mg10.4%
Manganese0.33 mg16.5%
Selenium2.7 mcg3.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.8 g1.9%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.1 g6.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat3.7 g18.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 3.7 g 18.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.3 mg 5.1%

Sodium 494.1 mg 20.6%

Total Carbohydrates 5.8 g 1.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 3.1 g 6.2%

Vitamin A 16.8% Vitamin C 24.9%

Calcium 2.7% Iron 6.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=480170 Embed Table:

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