⏱ 13 min total

Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese

Name: Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Butter; ¼ lb Asparagus; ⅛ cup, sliced Almonds; ¼ oz Parmesan cheese; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 139 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

170

9%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
7.7g
17% of calories
Carbs
7.1g
16% of calories
Fat
14g
67% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese (139 g) has 170 calories, with 7.7 g of protein, 7.1 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (29% DV), Vitamin K (40% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (24% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

122cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.5g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.8g

2.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin E29%
Vitamin K40%
Riboflavin (B2)24%
Iron36%
Phosphorus24%
Copper37%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Vitamin A12%
Thiamine16%
Niacin10%
Vitamin B610%
Folate (B9)16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat27%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 8 min

1
Snap or trim off the woody ends of the asparagus and pat the spears dry.
2
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high until melted and foaming subsides.
3
Add the asparagus and sauté, tossing frequently, until bright green and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
4
Stir in the sliced almonds and shredded Parmesan; cook, stirring, until the cheese lightly browns in spots and the asparagus is tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
5
Season to taste with salt and black pepper, then serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (139 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	108 μg	12%
Vitamin C	6 mg	7%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	4 mg	29%
Vitamin K	48 μg	40%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	16%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	24%
Niacin	2 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	10%
Folate (B9)	65 μg	16%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	5%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	27 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	149 mg	15%
Iron	3 mg	36%
Potassium	322 mg	7%
Magnesium	51 mg	12%
Phosphorus	168 mg	24%
Zinc	1 mg	11%
Copper	0.3 mg	37%
Manganese	0.4 mg	19%
Selenium	5 μg	9%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	10 μg	—
Arginine	0.5 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	525 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	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.3 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.5 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.4 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	63 μg	—
Serine	0.4 g	—
Starch	0.1 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.3 g	—
Valine	0.4 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 170 calories

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

32min
Walking (3.5 mph)
20min
Cycling (moderate)
14min
Running (6 mph)
24min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese?

One serving of Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese (1 serving) has 170 calories, which works out to 122 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese high in protein?

Not especially. It has 7.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 17% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 16% 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 Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese?

162 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (139 g)

Calories170

% Daily Value*

Total fat 14g	17%
Saturated fat 5.4g	27%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 162mg	7%
Total carbohydrate 7.1g	3%
Dietary fiber 3.8g	14%
Total sugars 2.7g
Protein 7.7g

* 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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