Pan Roasted Asparagus⏱ 11 min total

Pan Roasted Asparagus

Per 1 serving · 119 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
54
3%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.5g
    17% of calories
  • Carbs
    4.6g
    31% of calories
  • Fat
    3.5g
    53% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Pan Roasted Asparagus (119 g) has 54 calories, with 2.5 g of protein, 4.6 g of carbohydrates and 3.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (41% DV), iron (31% DV) and copper (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 25% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
45cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.7g
Net carbs
2g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.4g
2.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin K41%
  • Iron31%
  • Copper24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E12%
  • Thiamine14%
  • Riboflavin (B2)12%
  • Folate (B9)15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium25%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 6 min
  1. 1

    Trim the woody bottom 1–2 inches from the asparagus, then cut spears in half crosswise for easier sautéing.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Add the asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil. Season with the salt and sprinkle in the minced garlic.

  4. 4

    Sauté, tossing occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender, 5–7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a platter and serve hot or at room temperature.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (119 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A43 μg
5%
Vitamin C7 mg
7%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
12%
Vitamin K49 μg
41%
Thiamine0.2 mg
14%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
12%
Niacin1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
9%
Folate (B9)59 μg
15%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg
6%
Choline18 mg
3%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium29 mg
3%
Iron2 mg
31%
Potassium232 mg
5%
Magnesium16 mg
4%
Phosphorus60 mg
9%
Zinc1 mg
6%
Copper0.2 mg
24%
Manganese0.2 mg
8%
Selenium3 μg
5%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene10 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene509 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—
Leucine0.1 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 54 calories

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

  • 10min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 6min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 4min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 8min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pan Roasted Asparagus?

One serving of Pan Roasted Asparagus (1 serving) has 54 calories, which works out to 45 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Pan Roasted Asparagus high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.5 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 Pan Roasted Asparagus keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 2 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 Pan Roasted Asparagus?

584 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Pan Roasted Asparagus?

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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