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Is sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes healthy?

Sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes costs about $6.10 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

By health goal

Lower LDL
Good fit
For lower LDL, salmon and olive oil in sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, salmon, asparagus and olive oil in sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the sauce
Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and salmon and potato help. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
Good fit
For weight loss, salmon and asparagus in sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, salmon in sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Allergies and diets

Contains: fish (salmon)
Vegetarian
No
No: it has salmon.
Vegan
No
No: it has salmon.
Gluten-free
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.
Dairy-free
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients.
Going by ingredient names. Packaged sauces can hide allergens, so check the labels.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

3 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
✓
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
✓
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
✓
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Helps your LDL
salmon
Fish: omega-3 fats, low in saturated fat.
American Heart Association
olive oil
Unsaturated fat that can lower LDL.
Mayo Clinic

What goes in (per portion)

salmon
¼ lb
asparagus
½ bunch
potato
1
lemon
½
garlic
0 head
dill
¼ bunch
olive oil
½ tbsp

Questions

Is sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes healthy?

Sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes costs about $6.10 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

Is sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes good for high cholesterol?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For lower LDL, salmon and olive oil in sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, salmon, asparagus and olive oil in sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and salmon and potato help. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, salmon and asparagus in sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, salmon in sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes cost to make at home?

About $6.10 a serving, or $24.42 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices: the part of each ingredient the dish uses, plus $0.25 a serving for oil, salt and spices.

How can I make sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes healthier?

It's already in good shape. Serve it with a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli, and brown rice if you want more fiber.

Is sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes gluten-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.

Is sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes vegetarian?

No: it has salmon.

Is sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes dairy-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients.

What allergens are in sheet-pan salmon with asparagus and potatoes?

Its ingredients have fish (salmon). Always check the labels on sauces and packaged foods.

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General nutrition information, not medical advice, based on each dish's main ingredients as we cook it; sauces and salt vary by recipe. Prices are typical US grocery prices and vary by store.
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