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Afghans - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Afghans Recipe

Afghans has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 5.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 0.5 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Afghans has been given a composite ranking of 76, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A50 IU1%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Thiamin0.06 mg4%
Niacin0.8 mg4%
Vitamin B60.06 mg3%
Folate24 mcg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron0.9 mg5%
Magnesium4 mg1%
Potassium22 mg0.6%
Sodium19 mg0.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.1 g1.7%
Dietary Fiber0.3 g1.2%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein0.5 g1%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.3 g5.1%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.3 g 5.1%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 19 mg 0.8%

Total Carbohydrates 5.1 g 1.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 0.5 g 1%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 1% Iron 5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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