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Asparagus Melt With Pesto Spread 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Asparagus Melt With Pesto Spread 1 Recipe

Asparagus Melt With Pesto Spread 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 43g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 12.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

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 4 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 73, for Asparagus Melt With Pesto Spread 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.4 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C6 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate112.9 mcg28.2%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid30.2 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium24.6 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.6 mg9%Top 30%High
Magnesium15.7 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus62.1 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium184.7 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium342.7 mg14.3%Top 30%High
Zinc0.4 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.4 mg20.2%Top 30%High
Selenium10.1 mcg14.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.3 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.4%Top 30%High
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g9.9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.9 g4.5%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.85 g4.2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 Calories from Fat 65

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.2 g 11.1%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 17.1 mg 5.7%

Sodium 850 mg 35.4%

Total Carbohydrates 43 g 14.3%

Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%

Sugars 4.4 g

Protein 12.3 g 24.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 6.1% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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