A Thai shrimp and asparagus dish, created by "Good Housekeeping," is a mildly spicy meal that is simple to prepare. Besides the headlining ingredients, Thai shrimp and asparagus contains fish sauce, green curry paste, lime, coconut milk, whole-grain brown rice and vegetable oil.
Calories, Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium
The recipe provided by "Good Housekeeping" serves four people. In one serving, there are 470 calories and 18 grams of fat, 7 grams of which are saturated fats. Thai shrimp and asparagus contains 170 milligrams of cholesterol and 730 milligrams of sodium, making this dish quite high in cholesterol and sodium. One serving provides over 1/2 of your daily requirement for cholesterol and almost 1/3 of your daily requirement for sodium on a 2,000 calorie per day diet.
Carbohydrates and Protein
In one serving of Thai shrimp and asparagus, there are 44 grams of carbohydrates. Of this, 3 grams are from dietary fiber. The dish is very high in protein due to its shrimp content. One serving provides 31 grams of protein, which is almost 2/3 of the daily requirement for a 2,000 calorie per day diet.
Shrimp
Shrimp is a good source of protein. It is also high in vitamins D and B-3, as well as the essential mineral zinc. Shrimp is also high in iodine, which aids in thyroid gland function. The thyroid gland helps control and maintain the rate that your body uses calories when it is at rest. Low iodine levels can lead to weigh gain or affect weight loss as a result of poor thyroid function. Shrimp are also high in selenium, which is considered a natural antioxidant.
Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally balanced foods available, according to the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board. It is high in folic acid, which is important for blood cell development, overall growth and also helps to prevent liver disease. There are less than 4 calories per spear of asparagus and it is also a good source of thiamin, potassium, vitamin B-6 and rutin.
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