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Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Asparagus Recipe

Asparagus Recipe has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 3.5g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.4 gms of protein, it is low 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 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".

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 84, for Asparagus Recipe, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat75%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A370 IU7.4%
Vitamin C11.5 mg19.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.2 mg4.1%
Thiamin0.09 mg5.8%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.1%
Niacin0.72 mg3.6%
Vitamin B60.09 mg4.3%
Folate78 mcg19.5%
Vitamin B120.04 mcg0.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.13 mg1.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium48 mg4.8%
Iron0.56 mg3.1%
Magnesium12.8 mg3.2%
Phosphorus54 mg5.4%
Potassium176.6 mg5%
Sodium125.4 mg5.2%
Zinc0.36 mg2.4%
Copper0.11 mg5.5%
Manganese0.16 mg8.1%
Selenium2 mcg2.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.5 g1.2%
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.4 g4.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.9 g12.2%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Monounsaturated Fat5.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.9 g 12.2%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2 mg 0.7%

Sodium 125.4 mg 5.2%

Total Carbohydrates 3.5 g 1.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 2.4 g 4.8%

Vitamin A 7.4% Vitamin C 19.1%

Calcium 4.8% Iron 3.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1195817 Embed Table:

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