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Amazing Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Amazing Asparagus Recipe

Amazing Asparagus has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 41.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 20 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.84 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 a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Amazing Asparagus has been given a composite ranking of 39, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1550 IU31%
Vitamin C12.6 mg21%
Thiamin0.36 mg24%
Niacin11.2 mg56%
Vitamin B60.24 mg12%
Folate300 mcg75%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium570 mg57%
Iron6.8 mg38%
Magnesium56 mg14%
Potassium322 mg9.2%
Sodium1412 mg58.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate41.8 g13.9%
Dietary Fiber4.2 g16.8%
Sugars5.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20 g40%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat40.3 g62%
Saturated Fat23.7 g118.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 603 Calories from Fat 363

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 40.3 g 62%

Saturated Fat 23.7 g 118.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 102 mg 34%

Sodium 1412 mg 58.8%

Total Carbohydrates 41.8 g 13.9%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 5.6 g

Protein 20 g 40%

Vitamin A 31% Vitamin C 21%

Calcium 57% Iron 38%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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