Sautéed Asparagus with Arugula and Lemon Zest⏱ 15 min total

Sautéed Asparagus with Arugula and Lemon Zest

Per 1 serving · 203 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
276
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    4g
    6% of calories
  • Carbs
    6.8g
    9% of calories
  • Fat
    27g
    85% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sautéed Asparagus with Arugula and Lemon Zest (203 g) has 276 calories, with 4 g of protein, 6.8 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (85% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (37% DV), Vitamin K (96% DV) and folate (b9) (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
136cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.4g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.5g
3.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin E37%
  • Vitamin K96%
  • Folate (B9)27%
  • Iron45%
  • Copper29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber12%
  • Vitamin A11%
  • Vitamin C15%
  • Thiamine17%
  • Riboflavin (B2)17%
  • Vitamin B611%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium26%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the trimmed and cut asparagus to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender and slightly browned.

  3. 3

    Season the asparagus with salt and lemon zest. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Remove the skillet from the heat and gently toss in the arugula until just wilted.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately as a side dish, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (203 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A99 μg
11%
Vitamin C14 mg
15%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E6 mg
37%
Vitamin K115 μg
96%
Thiamine0.2 mg
17%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
17%
Niacin1 mg
9%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
11%
Folate (B9)108 μg
27%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
11%
Choline28 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium97 mg
10%
Iron4 mg
45%
Potassium420 mg
9%
Magnesium38 mg
9%
Phosphorus90 mg
13%
Zinc1 mg
8%
Copper0.3 mg
29%
Manganese0.3 mg
14%
Selenium3 μg
6%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene12 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene1,171 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 fats20 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 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—
Valine0.2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 276 calories

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

  • 52min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 33min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 23min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 39min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sautéed Asparagus with Arugula and Lemon Zest?

One serving of Sautéed Asparagus with Arugula and Lemon Zest (1 serving) has 276 calories, which works out to 136 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sautéed Asparagus with Arugula and Lemon Zest high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Sautéed Asparagus with Arugula and Lemon Zest keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 9% of calories.

How much sodium is in Sautéed Asparagus with Arugula and Lemon Zest?

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

How much sugar is in Sautéed Asparagus with Arugula and Lemon Zest?

3.3 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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