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Savory Asparagus Croissants Recipe

Savory Asparagus Croissants has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 34.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 25.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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. It is also a very 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 11, for Savory Asparagus Croissants, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.35 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol123.3 mcg
Vitamin C2.1 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D19.2 IU4.8%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.35 mg20.5%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.7 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate58.5 mcg14.6%Top 30%High
Folic Acid11.8 mcg
Vitamin B120.7 mcg11.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.7 mg7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium162 mg16.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.1 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus173.2 mg17.3%Top 30%High
Potassium141.8 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium324 mg13.5%Top 30%High
Zinc1.4 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium14.6 mcg20.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.2 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1 g4%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars2.9 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.9 g17.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13 g20%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.3 g36.6%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water64.5 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 575 Calories from Fat 335

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 37.3 g 57.4%

Saturated Fat 21 g 105%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 314.9 mg 105%

Sodium 930 mg 38.8%

Total Carbohydrates 34.9 g 11.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 8.4 g

Protein 25.6 g 51.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 46.5% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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