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Calabacita Cups - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Calabacita Cups Recipe

Calabacita Cups has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 2 gms of protein, it is low 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for Calabacita Cups, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs34%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C21 mg35%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron0.36 mg2%
Potassium290 mg8.3%
Sodium230 mg9.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5 g1.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60 Calories from Fat 35

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 230 mg 9.6%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 4% Iron 2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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