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Asparagus and Cashews - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Asparagus and Cashews Recipe

Asparagus and Cashews has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Folate.

The food contains 10.4g 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 5.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.48 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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 80, for Asparagus and Cashews, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat75%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A850 IU17%
Vitamin C6.6 mg11%
Thiamin0.29 mg19%
Niacin4 mg20%
Vitamin B60.2 mg10%
Folate160 mcg40%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron6.5 mg36%
Magnesium88 mg22%
Potassium337 mg9.6%
Sodium338 mg14.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.4 g3.5%
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.6%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.4 g10.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21.6 g33.2%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243 Calories from Fat 195

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.6 g 33.2%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 338 mg 14.1%

Total Carbohydrates 10.4 g 3.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 5.4 g 10.8%

Vitamin A 17% Vitamin C 11%

Calcium 4% Iron 36%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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