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Daily Garnish mexican Quinoa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Daily Garnish mexican Quinoa Recipe

Daily Garnish mexican Quinoa has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 54.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.3 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 average 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 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 5.36 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Daily Garnish mexican Quinoa has been given a composite ranking of 83, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A270 IU5.4%
Vitamin C21.4 mg35.6%
Vitamin D13.2 IU3.3%
Vitamin E0.5 mg1.7%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.4%
Riboflavin1.5 mg89.8%
Niacin0.74 mg3.7%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.5%
Folate11.2 mcg2.8%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.32 mg3.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium45 mg4.5%
Iron5.4 mg29.8%
Magnesium6.4 mg1.6%
Phosphorus420 mg42%
Potassium127.1 mg3.6%
Sodium335.6 mg14%
Zinc0.18 mg1.2%
Copper0.08 mg4%
Manganese0.06 mg3.2%
Selenium1.8 mcg2.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate54.6 g18.2%
Dietary Fiber9.2 g36.8%
Sugars6.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.3 g24.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.2 g11.1%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.2 g 11.1%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 335.6 mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 54.6 g 18.2%

Dietary Fiber 9.2 g36.8%

Sugars 6.3 g

Protein 12.3 g 24.6%

Vitamin A 5.4% Vitamin C 35.6%

Calcium 4.5% Iron 29.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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