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Pictsweet Vegetables For The Air Fryer Cut Asparagus Spears
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Pictsweet Vegetables For The Air Fryer Cut Asparagus Spears

Pictsweet Farms
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pictsweet Vegetables For The Air Fryer Cut Asparagus Spears is a frozen, ready-to-cook side that lands in the supermarket’s frozen vegetables section, often shelved with other single-serve vegetable mixes, steam-in-bag vegetables, and convenience-oriented frozen sides marketed to busy cooks. You might also spot it near air-fryer accessories or quick-prep meal solutions. The product is positioned for weeknight cooks and shoppers who want an easy, slightly elevated vegetable without chopping or oiling — think time-strapped families, health-conscious singles, and home cooks who like the crisp texture the air fryer provides. Packaging and front-of-bag marketing lean on a convenience-and-quality halo: “for the air fryer” messaging, appetizing photography of charred spears, and the Pictsweet Farms heritage brand evoke farm-fresh roots; there’s no organic seal on the ingredient list and no child-focused characters, so it reads as straightforward rather than gimmicky. Ingredient simplicity — asparagus, salt, vegetable oil, black pepper — suggests a short label and a “simple ingredients” impression even though salt and oil are added. In plain processing terms this is a prepared frozen vegetable: asparagus is cut and seasoned before freezing to speed cooking and improve texture. Sensory details include a bright green color that crisps at the edges when air-fried, a tender snap in the spear, and a light peppery finish; the bag is typical frozen plastic packaging that you pour directly into an air fryer basket, oven tray, or skillet. Rituals center on quick weeknight sides, last-minute dinner upgrades, or pairing with grilled protein for an uncomplicated plate.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75 cup
Servings per Container: 312
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Asparagus,, Salt,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Olive,, Canola,, Soybean),, Black, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is a prepared frozen vegetable with added salt and oil but no industrial additives or novel ingredients, placing it in NOVA 3 (processed foods). It’s more processed than fresh asparagus due to cutting, seasoning, and freezing, but lacks the formulations typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pictsweet Vegetables For The Air Fryer Cut Asparagus Spears

Absolutely! Pictsweet's asparagus is low in calories—only 35 per serving—and packed with fiber, making it a great addition to a balanced diet. While it's not a protein powerhouse, it's a wonderful way to incorporate veggies into meals, especially if you're looking to add more greens without a lot of fuss.

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