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Balsamic Asparagus

Per 1 serving · 127 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
58
3%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.7g
    17% of calories
  • Carbs
    5.4g
    34% of calories
  • Fat
    3.5g
    49% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Balsamic Asparagus (127 g) has 58 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 5.4 g of carbohydrates and 3.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (43% DV), iron (33% DV) and copper (25% DV).

Per 100 g
45cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.7g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.5g
2.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin K43%
  • Iron33%
  • Copper25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E12%
  • Thiamine14%
  • Riboflavin (B2)13%
  • Folate (B9)16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    Prepare asparagus by washing and snapping off tough ends.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add asparagus to the pan, stirring frequently, until it changes color, about 3-5 minutes. Then add balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with pepper, covering all of the asparagus.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and cover for a few minutes to let flavours develop. Serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (127 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A46 μg
5%
Vitamin C7 mg
7%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
12%
Vitamin K52 μg
43%
Thiamine0.2 mg
14%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
13%
Niacin1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
9%
Folate (B9)62 μg
16%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg
7%
Choline19 mg
3%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium30 mg
3%
Iron3 mg
33%
Potassium248 mg
5%
Magnesium17 mg
4%
Phosphorus63 mg
9%
Zinc1 mg
6%
Copper0.2 mg
25%
Manganese0.2 mg
9%
Selenium3 μg
5%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene11 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene539 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid0.3 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.4 g—
Proline0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 58 calories

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

  • 11min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 7min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 5min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 8min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Balsamic Asparagus?

One serving of Balsamic Asparagus (1 serving) has 58 calories, which works out to 45 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Balsamic Asparagus high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.7 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 Balsamic Asparagus keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Balsamic Asparagus?

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

How much sugar is in Balsamic Asparagus?

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

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