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Lemon-Buttered Broccoli Spears - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lemon-Buttered Broccoli Spears Recipe

Lemon-Buttered Broccoli Spears has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 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 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.

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

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for Lemon-Buttered Broccoli Spears, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat55%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C90 mg150%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium320 mg9.1%
Sodium30 mg1.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3 g6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 30 mg 1.3%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 3 g 6%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 150%

Calcium 6% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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