Butter Pecan frosting Recipe
Butter Pecan frosting has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.
The food contains 30.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 0.4 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. It's low MUFA and low 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 32, for Butter Pecan frosting, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 1% | |
| Calories from Fat | 27% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 72% |
Why this is good for you
- Low in Cholesterol
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 95 IU | 1.9% | ||
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0.1% | ||
| Vitamin D | 2.8 IU | 0.7% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 0.6% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg | 1.4% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg | 0.8% | ||
| Niacin | 0.04 mg | 0.2% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.4% | ||
| Folate | 0.8 mcg | 0.2% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01 mcg | 0.2% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.04 mg | 0.4% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0.5% | ||
| Iron | 0.09 mg | 0.5% | ||
| Magnesium | 4 mg | 1% | ||
| Phosphorus | 11 mg | 1.1% | ||
| Potassium | 17.7 mg | 0.5% | ||
| Sodium | 21.6 mg | 0.9% | ||
| Zinc | 0.15 mg | 1% | ||
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 1.9% | ||
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 7% | ||
| Selenium | 0.35 mcg | 0.5% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 10.2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1.2% | ||
| Sugars | 29.7 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.8% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7.8% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.1 g 7.8%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 7.7 mg 2.6%
Sodium 21.6 mg 0.9%
Total Carbohydrates 30.5 g 10.2%
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%
Sugars 29.7 g
Protein 0.4 g 0.8%
Vitamin A 1.9% Vitamin C 0.1%
Calcium 0.5% Iron 0.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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