⏱ 40 min totalAsparagus with Lemon and Butter
Per 1 serving · 232 g · 5 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5g24% of calories
- Carbs8.9g42% of calories
- Fat3.2g34% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Asparagus with Lemon and Butter (232 g) has 71 calories, with 5 g of protein, 8.9 g of carbohydrates and 3.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (42% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (79% DV), thiamine (27% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (25% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K79%
- Thiamine27%
- Riboflavin (B2)25%
- Folate (B9)30%
- Iron61%
- Copper46%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber17%
- Vitamin A12%
- Vitamin C15%
- Vitamin E18%
- Niacin14%
- Vitamin B616%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Trim asparagus and peel the lower half to two thirds of each stalk with a vegetable peeler.
- 2
Cook asparagus in a wide 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Drain well in a colander, then return to pot and toss with butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (232 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 110 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 95 μg | 79% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 118 μg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 37 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 55 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 460 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 119 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 15% |
| 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 | 1,023 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 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 | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 24 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 μg | — |
Burning 71 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 Lemon and Butter?
One serving of Asparagus with Lemon and Butter (1 serving) has 71 calories, which works out to 31 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Asparagus with Lemon and Butter high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 24% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Asparagus with Lemon and Butter keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 42% 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 Lemon and Butter?
24 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Asparagus with Lemon and Butter?
4.3 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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