Asparagus Noodle Carbonara⏱ 25 min total

Asparagus Noodle Carbonara

Per 1 serving · 295 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
208
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    17g
    31% of calories
  • Carbs
    9.7g
    18% of calories
  • Fat
    13g
    52% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Asparagus Noodle Carbonara (295 g) has 208 calories, with 17 g of protein, 9.7 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), Vitamin K (92% DV) and thiamine (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 21%, 26% and 44% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
71cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
8.1g
Net carbs
5g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.8g
4.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein34%
  • Vitamin K92%
  • Thiamine27%
  • Riboflavin (B2)36%
  • Vitamin B620%
  • Folate (B9)33%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber17%
  • Vitamin A18%
  • Vitamin C16%
  • Vitamin E19%
  • Niacin14%
  • Vitamin B1216%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium21%
  • Saturated fat26%
  • Cholesterol44%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Slice the asparagus with a vegetable peeler/spiralizer; reserve the tips. Steam the asparagus tips and set aside, reserving some of the cooking water.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a pan over medium heat, pour off all but a tablespoon of the grease from the pan; add the garlic, cook for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and asparagus noodles and cook until the asparagus noodles are tender, about a minute.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, mix in the mixture of the eggs, parmesan, pepper, salt, parsley, and enough of the reserved cooking water to make a creamy sauce with the asparagus noodles. Toss with the steamed asparagus tips.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (295 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A158 μg
18%
Vitamin C14 mg
16%
Vitamin D1 μg
4%
Vitamin E3 mg
19%
Vitamin K110 μg
92%
Thiamine0.3 mg
27%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
36%
Niacin2 mg
14%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
20%
Folate (B9)133 μg
33%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
16%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
22%
Choline120 mg
22%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium198 mg
20%
Iron5 mg
69%
Potassium514 mg
11%
Magnesium41 mg
10%
Phosphorus248 mg
35%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Copper0.5 mg
52%
Manganese0.4 mg
15%
Selenium16 μg
30%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene20 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene1,072 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.3 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol67 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.5 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 208 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 40min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 25min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 17min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 29min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Asparagus Noodle Carbonara?

One serving of Asparagus Noodle Carbonara (1 serving) has 208 calories, which works out to 71 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Asparagus Noodle Carbonara high in protein?

Yes. It has 17 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (8.1 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Asparagus Noodle Carbonara keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Asparagus Noodle Carbonara?

488 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Asparagus Noodle Carbonara?

4.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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