⏱ 22 min totalAsparagus with Butter
Per 1 serving · 121 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.6g13% of calories
- Carbs4.4g22% of calories
- Fat5.9g65% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Asparagus with Butter (121 g) has 74 calories, with 2.6 g of protein, 4.4 g of carbohydrates and 5.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (65% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (40% DV), iron (30% DV) and copper (24% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K40%
- Iron30%
- Copper24%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Vitamin E10%
- Thiamine13%
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Folate (B9)15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ lb Asparagus
½ tbsp Butter- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the middle.
- 2
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Optionally halve the spears lengthwise for quicker, more even roasting.
- 3
On a rimmed sheet pan, toss the asparagus with the melted butter and salt and pepper to taste until evenly coated.
- 4
Roast until just tender and lightly browned in spots, 10–12 minutes, tossing once halfway through. Serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (121 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 92 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 48 μg | 40% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 59 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 19 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 29 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 61 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 10 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 520 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 48 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 74 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 14minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 9minCycling (moderate)
- 6minRunning (6 mph)
- 10minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Asparagus with Butter?
One serving of Asparagus with Butter (1 serving) has 74 calories, which works out to 61 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Asparagus with Butter high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Asparagus with Butter keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 2 g of net carbs and 22% 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 with Butter?
42 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Asparagus with Butter?
2.1 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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