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Creamy Lemon Asparagus Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Lemon Asparagus Sauce Recipe

Creamy Lemon Asparagus Sauce has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 6.5g 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. With 3.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for Creamy Lemon Asparagus Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat64%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Sodium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.72 IU0.01%Mid 40%Average
Retinol57.6 mcg
Vitamin C7.9 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D3.6 IU0.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.72 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate123 mcg30.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium28.1 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.72 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium12.9 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus53.2 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium197.1 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium16.9 mg0.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.72 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5 mcg7.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.7 g1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.2 g4.5%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 Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.4 g8.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.3 g16.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 98 Calories from Fat 68

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.5 g 11.5%

Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 27.1 mg 9%

Sodium 23.5 mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 6.5 g 2.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 3.1 g 6.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 3.9% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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