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Cheesy Brussels Sprouts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 15.6g 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. With 23.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 80, for Cheesy Brussels Sprouts, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat67%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.43 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol48.1 mcg
Vitamin C42.5 mg70.8%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D4.7 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.43 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate42.9 mcg10.7%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.43 mcg7.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.43 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium268.7 mg26.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.3 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Magnesium23.2 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus198.3 mg19.8%Top 30%High
Potassium257.1 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Sodium376.2 mg15.7%Top 30%High
Zinc1.3 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.43 mg21.5%Top 30%High
Selenium5.2 mcg7.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.7 g2.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.9 g7.7%Top 30%High
Sugars1.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.1 g20.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.2 g23.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5 g24.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat8.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 462 Calories from Fat 318

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35.4 g 54.5%

Saturated Fat 11.6 g 58%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 44 mg 14.7%

Sodium 876.5 mg 36.5%

Total Carbohydrates 15.6 g 5.2%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 3.2 g

Protein 23.6 g 47.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 165%

Calcium 62.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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