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best ever broccoli - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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best ever broccoli Recipe

best ever broccoli has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 35.9g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 18.6 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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 5.62 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 high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also high in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 96, for best ever broccoli, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Vitamin E
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A9380 IU187.6%
Vitamin C579.4 mg965.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E14.2 mg47.4%
Thiamin0.41 mg27.6%
Riboflavin0.73 mg43.1%
Niacin3.9 mg19.7%
Vitamin B61.1 mg52.6%
Folate434.8 mcg108.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid3.3 mg33.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium306 mg30.6%
Iron5.6 mg31.2%
Magnesium154.8 mg38.7%
Phosphorus412 mg41.2%
Potassium2 mg0.1%
Sodium2 mg0.1%
Zinc2.5 mg16.9%
Copper0.3 mg15%
Manganese1.5 mg75%
Selenium19.1 mcg27.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate35.9 g12%
Dietary Fiber18.5 g74%
Sugars0.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.6 g37.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat35.9 g55.2%
Saturated Fat4.9 g24.5%
Monounsaturated Fat25 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 483 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35.9 g 55.2%

Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 2 mg 0.1%

Total Carbohydrates 35.9 g 12%

Dietary Fiber 18.5 g74%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 18.6 g 37.2%

Vitamin A 187.6% Vitamin C 965.6%

Calcium 30.6% Iron 31.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2109561 Embed Table:

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