Beetles and Maggots has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 92.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 17 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 92, for Beetles and Maggots, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 4% | |
Calories from Carbs | 81% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 250 IU | 5% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 3.3 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0.27 mg | 18.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.4 mg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 100.3 mcg | 25.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 39.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.27 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 18.4 mg | 1.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.6 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 31 mg | 7.8% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 80.2 mg | 8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 219.2 mg | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 3.7 mg | 0.2% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Zinc | 0.55 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.27 mg | 13.7% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 4.1 mcg | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 8.5% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 14.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 1 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 4.7 g | 9.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.3 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 0.52 g | 0.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.08 g | 0.41% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451 Calories from Fat 17
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.9 g 2.9%
Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 13.5 mg 0.6%
Total Carbohydrates 92.5 g 30.8%
Dietary Fiber 13.5 g54%
Sugars 3.6 g
Protein 17 g 34%
Vitamin A 18.2% Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 6.7% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 66
Protein 0.63 g | Carbs 11.7 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 269
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 27.3 g | Fat 15.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 413
Protein 0 g | Carbs 100 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 36
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 8.4 g | Fat 0 g