⏱ 30 min totalCreamy Asparagus Pasta
Per 1 serving · 153 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein10g11% of calories
- Carbs46g51% of calories
- Fat15g37% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Creamy Asparagus Pasta (153 g) has 339 calories, with 10 g of protein, 46 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (51% of calories). It is high in protein (20% DV), dietary fiber (29% DV) and Vitamin K (21% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 44% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein20%
- Dietary fiber29%
- Vitamin K21%
- Thiamine29%
- Niacin22%
- Iron41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A19%
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Vitamin B614%
- Folate (B9)16%
- Pantothenic acid16%
- Zinc16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat44%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ lb Asparagus
¼ tbsp Butter
⅛ cloves, minced Garlic
¼ cup, whipped Heavy whipping cream
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
⅛ lemon yields Lemon juice
Directions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Trim and cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
- 2
Boil asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
- 3
In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a serving dish.
- 5
Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture, pour over the pasta, and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (153 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 169 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 25 μg | 21% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) | 64 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 16% |
| Choline | 15 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 58 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 92 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 196 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 43 μg | 78% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 5 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 282 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 145 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.5 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.5 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 339 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 64minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 41minCycling (moderate)
- 28minRunning (6 mph)
- 48minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy Asparagus Pasta?
One serving of Creamy Asparagus Pasta (1 serving) has 339 calories, which works out to 222 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Creamy Asparagus Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 10 g of protein per serving (20% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 11% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Creamy Asparagus Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 38 g of net carbs and 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Creamy Asparagus Pasta?
18 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Creamy Asparagus Pasta?
2.1 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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