Butternut Sage Orzo Recipe

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Butternut Sage Orzo has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 68.5g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.9 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 average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 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. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 an average 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 86, for Butternut Sage Orzo, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	16%
	Calories from Fat	21%
	Calories from Carbs	63%

Why this is good for you

Very high in Protein
Very high in Vitamin A
Very high in Vitamin C
Low in Cholesterol
Very high in Dietary Fiber
Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A	14515 IU	290.3%
Vitamin C	33.9 mg	56.5%
Vitamin D	0 IU
Vitamin E	0.48 mg	1.6%
Thiamin	0.18 mg	11.8%
Riboflavin	0.12 mg	6.8%
Niacin	2.1 mg	10.6%
Vitamin B6	0.34 mg	16.9%
Folate	48.8 mcg	12.2%
Vitamin B12	0.28 mcg	4.7%
Pantothenic Acid	0.89 mg	8.9%

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Calcium	356 mg	35.6%
Iron	3.4 mg	19.1%
Magnesium	77.6 mg	19.4%
Phosphorus	217 mg	21.7%
Potassium	671.2 mg	19.2%
Sodium	372.3 mg	15.5%
Zinc	1 mg	6.7%
Copper	0.19 mg	9.3%
Manganese	0.43 mg	21.7%
Selenium	6.2 mcg	8.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Carbohydrate	68.5 g	22.8%
Dietary Fiber	9 g	36%
Sugars	1.3 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	16.9 g	33.8%

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Fat	10.2 g	15.7%
Saturated Fat	4 g	20%
Monounsaturated Fat	4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.5 g


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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.2 g 15.7%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 14.4 mg 4.8%

Sodium 372.3 mg 15.5%

Total Carbohydrates 68.5 g 22.8%

Dietary Fiber 9 g36%

Sugars 1.3 g

Protein 16.9 g 33.8%

Vitamin A 290.3% Vitamin C 56.5%

Calcium 35.6% Iron 19.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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