⏱ 25 min total

Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter

Name: Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ lb Asparagus; ½ tbsp Butter; ½ tbsp Orange juice; ¼ tablespoon Black olive paste; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 245 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

112

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.1g
16% of calories
Carbs
9.7g
31% of calories
Fat
7.5g
53% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter (245 g) has 112 calories, with 5.1 g of protein, 9.7 g of carbohydrates and 7.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (79% DV), thiamine (27% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (25% DV).

Per 100 g

46cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.5g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.8g

4.9 g sugar

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 A15%
Vitamin C17%
Vitamin E18%
Niacin14%
Vitamin B615%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

½ lb Asparagus
½ tbsp Butter
½ tbsp Orange juice
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¼ tablespoon Black olive paste
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¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes, then drain very well.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the orange juice and black olive paste until smooth, then add the drained asparagus and toss to coat.
3
Season to taste with salt and black pepper and cook, stirring, until the asparagus is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (245 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	135 μg	15%
Vitamin C	15 mg	17%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
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	15%
Folate (B9)	120 μg	30%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	13%
Choline	38 mg	7%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	57 mg	6%
Iron	5 mg	61%
Potassium	474 mg	10%
Magnesium	33 mg	8%
Phosphorus	121 mg	17%
Zinc	1 mg	11%
Copper	0.4 mg	46%
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	21 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	1,031 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	3 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 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	0.3 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 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 112 calories

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

21min
Walking (3.5 mph)
13min
Cycling (moderate)
9min
Running (6 mph)
16min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter?

One serving of Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter (1 serving) has 112 calories, which works out to 46 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 16% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 31% 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 Olive and Orange Butter?

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

How much sugar is in Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (245 g)

Calories112

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.5g	10%
Saturated fat 3.7g	19%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 109mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 9.7g	4%
Dietary fiber 4.8g	17%
Total sugars 4.9g
Protein 5.1g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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