Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Niacin.
The food contains 45.2g 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 11.7 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
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 a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 belongs to Portuguese cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Soup.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 75, for Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 44% | |
Calories from Carbs | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 10300 IU | 206% | ||
Vitamin C | 46.2 mg | 77% | ||
Thiamin | 0.36 mg | 24% | ||
Niacin | 10.4 mg | 52% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 50% | ||
Folate | 68 mcg | 17% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 110 mg | 11% | ||
Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | ||
Magnesium | 88 mg | 22% | ||
Potassium | 949 mg | 27.1% | ||
Sodium | 1352 mg | 56.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 15.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 20.8% | ||
Sugars | 3.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.7 g | 23.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 20.2 g | 31.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 Calories from Fat 182
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.2 g 31.1%
Saturated Fat 5.4 g 27%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%
Sodium 1352 mg 56.3%
Total Carbohydrates 45.2 g 15.1%
Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%
Sugars 3.4 g
Protein 11.7 g 23.4%
Vitamin A 206% Vitamin C 77%
Calcium 11% Iron 18%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 120
Protein 5.5 g | Carbs 24.4 g | Fat 0.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 37
Protein 1.5 g | Carbs 3.7 g | Fat 1.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 243
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 18.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 323
Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 8.1 g | Fat 26.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 166
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 23.5 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 227
Protein 11.7 g | Carbs 23.6 g | Fat 10.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 185
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 23.6 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 518
Protein 26 g | Carbs 43.1 g | Fat 27.8 g