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Ben's Potatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ben's Potatoes Recipe

Ben's Potatoes has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.

The food contains 62g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Ben's Potatoes, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat10%
 Calories from Carbs80%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C78 mg130%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium1570 mg44.9%
Sodium670 mg27.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate62 g20.7%
Dietary Fiber8 g32%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 670 mg 27.9%

Total Carbohydrates 62 g 20.7%

Dietary Fiber 8 g32%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 130%

Calcium 4% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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