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Low Calorie Asparagus & Egg Whites - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Low Calorie Asparagus & Egg Whites Recipe

Low Calorie Asparagus & Egg Whites has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 6.3g 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 19.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 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 91, for Low Calorie Asparagus & Egg Whites, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein64%
 Calories from Fat14%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.39 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol4.3 mcg
Vitamin C16.1 mg26.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0.39 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.39 mg23.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.78 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate97.6 mcg24.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium37.6 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.39 mg2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Magnesium12.9 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus53.3 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium206.7 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium113.1 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.39 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium10.6 mcg15.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.47 g0.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.94 g3.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.5 g15.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.75 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.35 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115 Calories from Fat 17

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.9 g 2.9%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 4.4 mg 1.5%

Sodium 288.3 mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 6.3 g 2.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 19.2 g 38.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 68.3%

Calcium 9.6% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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