Nutrition Facts
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
22%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Sodium 97mg
4%
Potassium 173mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 10g
3%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 3g
Protein 6g
12%
Vitamin A
16%
Vitamin C
14%
Calcium
20%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Most people I know have a love/hate relationship with asparagus. I am on the love side of the fence and am amazed with its nutritional benefits.
Touted as one of the world’s healthiest foods, asparagus is a great source of:
- Vitamin K – helps prevent heart disease and improves blood clotting)
- Copper – increases the body’s absorption of Iron
- Folate/Vitamin B9 – encourages cell and tissue growth
- Selenium – good for heart health, blood flow and reduces free radical oxidative stress
- Vitamin B2 – aids body in producing red blood cells and converting food into energy
- Vitamin C – an antioxidant that also helps the body form and maintain healthy skin and bones
- Vitamin E – helps reduce damage from free radicals
Asparagus also is contains Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Niacin, Potassium, Choline, Zinc, Iron, Protein, Vitamin A & B6, and Pantothenic Acid, which helps the body convert food into energy.
