curry cashew quinoa has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.
The food contains 52.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high 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 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5.13 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.
Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 84, for curry cashew quinoa, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 7% | |
Calories from Fat | 49% | |
Calories from Carbs | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1230 IU | 24.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 37.7 mg | 62.9% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 2.5 mg | 8.2% | ||
Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 2.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 1.5 mg | 87.2% | ||
Niacin | 0.34 mg | 1.7% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 4.2% | ||
Folate | 18.8 mcg | 4.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.19 mg | 1.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 32 mg | 3.2% | ||
Iron | 5.1 mg | 28.5% | ||
Magnesium | 36.8 mg | 9.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 459 mg | 45.9% | ||
Potassium | 260.3 mg | 7.4% | ||
Sodium | 82.3 mg | 3.4% | ||
Zinc | 0.74 mg | 4.9% | ||
Copper | 0.28 mg | 14.2% | ||
Manganese | 0.21 mg | 10.7% | ||
Selenium | 1.5 mcg | 2.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 17.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 24% | ||
Sugars | 17.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8.8 g | 17.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 26.3 g | 40.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 16.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.3 g 40.5%
Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 82.3 mg 3.4%
Total Carbohydrates 52.8 g 17.6%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 17.1 g
Protein 8.8 g 17.6%
Vitamin A 24.6% Vitamin C 62.9%
Calcium 3.2% Iron 28.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 190
Protein 5 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 69
Protein 1 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 79
Protein 0.4 g | Carbs 12.6 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 153
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 32.8 g | Fat 0.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 229
Protein 5.6 g | Carbs 25.1 g | Fat 11.8 g