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Baked Orzo With Peppers and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Baked Orzo With Peppers and Cheese Recipe

Baked Orzo With Peppers and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 18.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 9.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 29, for Baked Orzo With Peppers and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A609.1 IU12.2%Top 10%Very High
Retinol127.3 mcg
Vitamin C21.6 mg36%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D11.4 IU2.8%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.3 mg11.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate63.6 mcg15.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid52.3 mcg
Vitamin B121.1 mcg18.9%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium206.8 mg20.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.1 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus196.6 mg19.7%Top 30%High
Potassium160.2 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium386.7 mg16.1%Top 30%High
Zinc1.1 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium20.5 mcg29.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.9 g7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.91 g3.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.6 g21.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine1.1 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16 g24.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat9.7 g48.3%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238 Calories from Fat 127

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.1 g 21.7%

Saturated Fat 8.5 g 42.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 36.8 mg 12.3%

Sodium 340.3 mg 14.2%

Total Carbohydrates 18.4 g 6.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 9.3 g 18.6%

Vitamin A 10.7% Vitamin C 31.7%

Calcium 18.2% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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