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Asparagus di Romano - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Asparagus di Romano Recipe

Asparagus di Romano has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 5.8g 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 3.9 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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.

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. 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 85, for Asparagus di Romano, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat79%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A745 IU14.9%
Vitamin C16.9 mg28.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.5 mg8.5%
Thiamin0.18 mg11.9%
Riboflavin0.16 mg9.6%
Niacin1.5 mg7.5%
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.4%
Folate164 mcg41%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.22 mg2.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium67 mg6.7%
Iron1.1 mg6.2%
Magnesium23.2 mg5.8%
Phosphorus72 mg7.2%
Potassium349.4 mg10%
Sodium92.6 mg3.9%
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%
Copper0.23 mg11.3%
Manganese0.34 mg16.8%
Selenium2.9 mcg4.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.8 g1.9%
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.9 g7.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.8 g24.3%
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.5%
Monounsaturated Fat10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.8 g 24.3%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g 15.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 92.6 mg 3.9%

Total Carbohydrates 5.8 g 1.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 3.9 g 7.8%

Vitamin A 14.9% Vitamin C 28.2%

Calcium 6.7% Iron 6.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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