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Easy Delicious Asparagus

Name: Easy Delicious Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; ⅛ lb Asparagus; ¾ tbsp Lemon juice; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Per 1 serving · 80 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.2g
13% of calories
Carbs
3.2g
13% of calories
Fat
8.2g
74% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Easy Delicious Asparagus (80 g) has 94 calories, with 3.2 g of protein, 3.2 g of carbohydrates and 8.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (74% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (23% DV).

Per 100 g

118cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.2g

1.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin K23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E11%
Iron16%
Phosphorus10%
Copper12%

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
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the trimmed asparagus and sauté, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and lightly browned, about 4–6 minutes.
2
Remove from the heat, add lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (80 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	33 μg	4%
Vitamin C	8 mg	8%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	28 μg	23%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7%
Niacin	1 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Folate (B9)	32 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	3%
Pantothenic acid	0.2 mg	4%
Choline	10 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	77 mg	8%
Iron	1 mg	16%
Potassium	131 mg	3%
Magnesium	11 mg	3%
Phosphorus	67 mg	10%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4%
Copper	0.1 mg	12%
Manganese	0.1 mg	4%
Selenium	3 μg	5%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	5 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	258 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.5 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 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	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	11 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 94 calories

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

18min
Walking (3.5 mph)
11min
Cycling (moderate)
8min
Running (6 mph)
13min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Easy Delicious Asparagus?

One serving of Easy Delicious Asparagus (1 serving) has 94 calories, which works out to 118 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Easy Delicious Asparagus high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Easy Delicious Asparagus keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 2 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Easy Delicious Asparagus?

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

How much sugar is in Easy Delicious Asparagus?

1.4 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 (80 g)

Calories94

% Daily Value*

Total fat 8.2g	11%
Saturated fat 1.8g	9%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 3.6mg	1%
Sodium 125mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 3.2g	1%
Dietary fiber 1.2g	4%
Total sugars 1.4g
Protein 3.2g

* 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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