⏱ 30 min totalAsparagus with Horseradish Butter
Per 1 serving · 242 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5.1g14% of calories
- Carbs9.4g26% of calories
- Fat9.4g59% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Asparagus with Horseradish Butter (242 g) has 129 calories, with 5.1 g of protein, 9.4 g of carbohydrates and 9.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (59% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (21% DV), Vitamin K (81% DV) and thiamine (26% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 21% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin E21%
- Vitamin K81%
- Thiamine26%
- Riboflavin (B2)24%
- Folate (B9)30%
- Iron61%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Vitamin A15%
- Vitamin C15%
- Niacin14%
- Vitamin B617%
- Pantothenic acid13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat21%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ lb Asparagus
½ tbsp Butter
1 tsp Prepared horseradish
¼ tbsp Olive oil- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and set the rack in the middle position.
- 2
Trim woody ends off asparagus and halve spears lengthwise.
- 3
In a bowl, mash together the softened butter, horseradish, and a dash of salt.
- 4
Toss the asparagus with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste in a 4-sided sheet pan.
- 5
Roast the asparagus until just tender, about 10 minutes.
- 6
While the asparagus is still warm, toss it with the horseradish butter mixture and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (242 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 135 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 97 μg | 81% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) | 121 μg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 38 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 59 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 472 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 121 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 10% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 20 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,028 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 48 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 129 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 24minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Asparagus with Horseradish Butter?
One serving of Asparagus with Horseradish Butter (1 serving) has 129 calories, which works out to 53 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Asparagus with Horseradish Butter high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Asparagus with Horseradish Butter keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 26% 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 Horseradish Butter?
65 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Asparagus with Horseradish Butter?
4.7 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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