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Divine Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Divine Asparagus Recipe

Divine Asparagus has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Folate.

The food contains 13.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.86 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 67, for Divine Asparagus, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Iron
  • Very low in Sodium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1050 IU21%
Vitamin C7.2 mg12%
Thiamin0.27 mg18%
Niacin2.8 mg14%
Vitamin B60.2 mg10%
Folate132 mcg33%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium50 mg5%
Iron4.9 mg27%
Magnesium32 mg8%
Potassium335 mg9.6%
Sodium45 mg1.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.6 g4.5%
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%
Sugars8.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3 g6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat3.7 g18.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 3.7 g 18.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 45 mg 1.9%

Total Carbohydrates 13.6 g 4.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 8.3 g

Protein 3 g 6%

Vitamin A 21% Vitamin C 12%

Calcium 5% Iron 27%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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