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Cashew Asparagus 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cashew Asparagus 1 Recipe

Cashew Asparagus 1 has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 11.7g 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. With 5.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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.

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 74, for Cashew Asparagus 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.47 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol22.5 mcg
Vitamin C9.9 mg16.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.8 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate36.6 mcg9.2%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.47 mg4.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium19.2 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.4 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium17.8 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus60.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium199.5 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium275.4 mg11.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.47 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium2.8 mcg4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.5 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.2 g
Glucose0.9 mg
Fructose0.9 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.5 g5%Bottom 30%Low
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 Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid0.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.8 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.5 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 4.1 g 20.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.2 mg 5.1%

Sodium 586.6 mg 24.4%

Total Carbohydrates 11.7 g 3.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 4.6 g

Protein 5.3 g 10.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 4.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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