creamed asparagus on toast has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 56.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 17.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 84, for creamed asparagus on toast, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 22% | |
Calories from Carbs | 60% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1750 IU | 35% | ||
Vitamin C | 36.6 mg | 61% | ||
Vitamin D | 4 IU | 1% | ||
Vitamin E | 5.8 mg | 19.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.72 mg | 48.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.73 mg | 43.2% | ||
Niacin | 6.3 mg | 31.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.46 mg | 23% | ||
Folate | 420 mcg | 105% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.48 mcg | 8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 11.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 275 mg | 27.5% | ||
Iron | 5 mg | 27.8% | ||
Magnesium | 92.8 mg | 23.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 381 mg | 38.1% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 436.8 mg | 18.2% | ||
Zinc | 2.5 mg | 16.4% | ||
Copper | 0.63 mg | 31.7% | ||
Manganese | 1.4 mg | 71% | ||
Selenium | 32.1 mcg | 45.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 18.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 9 g | 36% | ||
Sugars | 3.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 17.3 g | 34.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.1 g | 14% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.1 g 14%
Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 17.7 mg 5.9%
Sodium 436.8 mg 18.2%
Total Carbohydrates 56.7 g 18.9%
Dietary Fiber 9 g36%
Sugars 3.4 g
Protein 17.3 g 34.6%
Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 61%
Calcium 27.5% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 222
Protein 14.9 g | Carbs 13.2 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 11 g | Carbs 20 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 156
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 4.6 g | Fat 12.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 314
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 10.3 g | Fat 28.3 g