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Cherry Quinoa Protein Bars - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cherry Quinoa Protein Bars Recipe

Cherry Quinoa Protein Bars has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 27.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 73, for Cherry Quinoa Protein Bars, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A160 IU3.2%
Vitamin C0.18 mg0.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.33%
Thiamin0.12 mg8%
Riboflavin0.15 mg8.9%
Niacin0.24 mg1.2%
Vitamin B60.03 mg1.6%
Folate9.6 mcg2.4%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.24 mg2.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium41 mg4.1%
Iron1.3 mg7.1%
Magnesium30.8 mg7.7%
Phosphorus117 mg11.7%
Potassium148.6 mg4.2%
Sodium169.5 mg7.1%
Zinc0.63 mg4.2%
Copper0.1 mg5.2%
Manganese0.8 mg40.1%
Selenium0.28 mcg0.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.4 g9.1%
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.2%
Sugars12.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.7 g17.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.3 g3.5%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.3 g 3.5%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.6 mg 0.2%

Sodium 169.5 mg 7.1%

Total Carbohydrates 27.4 g 9.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%

Sugars 12.5 g

Protein 8.7 g 17.4%

Vitamin A 3.2% Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 4.1% Iron 7.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2082673 Embed Table:

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