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Italian asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Italian asparagus Recipe

Italian asparagus has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 4.2g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.8 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Italian asparagus, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs67%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A430 IU8.6%
Vitamin C17.6 mg29.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron0.92 mg5.1%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus17 mg1.7%
Potassium9.5 mg0.3%
Sodium107.4 mg4.5%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.2 g1.4%
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.8%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.8 g3.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.1 g0.15%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.1 g 0.15%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.2 mg 0.07%

Sodium 107.4 mg 4.5%

Total Carbohydrates 4.2 g 1.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 1.8 g 3.6%

Vitamin A 8.6% Vitamin C 29.3%

Calcium 2% Iron 5.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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