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Asparagus with Parmesan - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Asparagus with Parmesan Recipe

Asparagus with Parmesan has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 24.1g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.5 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average 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 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. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 with Parmesan, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat54%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Vitamin E
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A860 IU17.2%
Vitamin C15 mg25%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E4.5 mg14.9%
Thiamin0.31 mg20.6%
Riboflavin0.29 mg16.9%
Niacin3.4 mg16.8%
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.3%
Folate168.8 mcg42.2%
Vitamin B120.37 mcg6.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.51 mg5.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium314 mg31.4%
Iron2 mg11.2%
Magnesium49.2 mg12.3%
Phosphorus274 mg27.4%
Potassium412.5 mg11.8%
Sodium696.4 mg29%
Zinc1.6 mg10.7%
Copper0.26 mg12.8%
Manganese0.46 mg23.1%
Selenium12 mcg17.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.1 g8%
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.5 g29%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.5 g31.5%
Saturated Fat6.1 g30.5%
Monounsaturated Fat6.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat6.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.5 g 31.5%

Saturated Fat 6.1 g 30.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 22.4 mg 7.5%

Sodium 696.4 mg 29%

Total Carbohydrates 24.1 g 8%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 14.5 g 29%

Vitamin A 17.2% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 31.4% Iron 11.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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