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Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A10300 IU206%
Vitamin C46.2 mg77%
Thiamin0.36 mg24%
Niacin10.4 mg52%
Vitamin B61 mg50%
Folate68 mcg17%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium110 mg11%
Iron3.2 mg18%
Magnesium88 mg22%
Potassium949 mg27.1%
Sodium1352 mg56.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45.2 g15.1%
Dietary Fiber5.2 g20.8%
Sugars3.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.7 g23.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.2 g31.1%
Saturated Fat5.4 g27%

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Nutrition Facts

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

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