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Caesar Orzo With Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Caesar Orzo With Asparagus Recipe

Caesar Orzo With Asparagus has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 25.3g 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 9.1 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and average PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 a high 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 88, for Caesar Orzo With Asparagus, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A272.2 IU5.4%Top 30%High
Retinol6.1 mcg
Vitamin C1.7 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0.87 IU0.22%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate46.5 mcg11.6%Top 30%High
Folic Acid26.5 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium41.7 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.3 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Magnesium12.6 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus67.8 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium124.3 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium116.4 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.43 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium9.1 mcg13%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11 g3.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.1 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g7.9%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 Acid0.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.3 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1 g5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10 g 15.4%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 9.9 mg 3.3%

Sodium 267.8 mg 11.2%

Total Carbohydrates 25.3 g 8.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 9.1 g 18.2%

Vitamin A 12.5% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 9.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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