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Superfast Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Superfast Asparagus Recipe

Superfast Asparagus has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 6.3g 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 3.4 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5.76 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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 93, for Superfast Asparagus, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs62%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Thiamin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1150 IU23%
Vitamin C8.4 mg14%
Thiamin0.32 mg21%
Niacin3.4 mg17%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9%
Folate176 mcg44%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium50 mg5%
Iron5.8 mg32%
Magnesium32 mg8%
Potassium316 mg9%
Sodium161 mg6.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.3 g2.1%
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.8%
Sugars2.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.4 g6.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.2 g0.31%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32 Calories from Fat 2

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.2 g 0.31%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 161 mg 6.7%

Total Carbohydrates 6.3 g 2.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 3.4 g 6.8%

Vitamin A 23% Vitamin C 14%

Calcium 5% Iron 32%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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