Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico)⏱ 60 min total

Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico)

Per 1 serving · 315 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
158
8%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    9.1g
    21% of calories
  • Carbs
    20g
    46% of calories
  • Fat
    6.3g
    33% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico) (315 g) has 158 calories, with 9.1 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 6.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (46% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (30% DV), Vitamin A (23% DV) and Vitamin C (29% DV).

Per 100 g
50cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.7g
Net carbs
12g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
8.3g
8.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber30%
  • Vitamin A23%
  • Vitamin C29%
  • Vitamin K98%
  • Thiamine42%
  • Riboflavin (B2)29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E18%
  • Choline11%
  • Potassium13%
  • Magnesium13%
  • Zinc17%
  • Selenium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 30 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Trim the asparagus, removing the heads and cutting the stalks into 1-inch pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat the butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped shallots, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the asparagus, peas, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cover with foil and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender but still slightly al dente, about 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the basil and adjust salt to taste before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (315 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A210 μg
23%
Vitamin C26 mg
29%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E3 mg
18%
Vitamin K117 μg
98%
Thiamine1 mg
42%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
29%
Niacin3 mg
22%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
24%
Folate (B9)159 μg
40%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
21%
Choline58 mg
11%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium77 mg
8%
Iron6 mg
76%
Potassium604 mg
13%
Magnesium53 mg
13%
Phosphorus184 mg
26%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Copper1 mg
60%
Manganese1 mg
27%
Selenium7 μg
12%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene35 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene1,919 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.3 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.5 g—
Proline0.3 g—
Retinol48 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch3 g—
Sucrose4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.4 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 158 calories

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

  • 30min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 19min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 13min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 22min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico)?

One serving of Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico) (1 serving) has 158 calories, which works out to 50 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 21% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 46% 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, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico)?

122 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico)?

8.6 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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