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Dragon Fingers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Dragon Fingers Recipe

Dragon Fingers has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 1.7g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Dragon Fingers has been given a composite ranking of 29, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein73%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs5%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A65.4 IU1.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol9.6 mcg
Vitamin C1.9 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.8 IU1.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin11.5 mg57.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.96 mg48.1%Top 10%Very High
Folate6.7 mcg1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.9 mg19.2%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10.6 mg1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.96 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium34.6 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus247.1 mg24.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium440.4 mg12.6%Top 10%Very High
Sodium716.1 mg29.8%Top 10%Very High
Zinc0.96 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium35.6 mcg50.8%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.63 g0.5%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.1 g0.38%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26.5 g53.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine1 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1.9 mg
Methionine1 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1 mg
Tyrosine1 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine1.9 mg
Histidine1 mg
Alanine1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.9 mg
Glutamic Acid3.8 mg
Glycine1 mg
Proline1 mg
Serine1 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.6 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.67 g3.4%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol1.9 g
Ash2.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168 Calories from Fat 33

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.7 g 5.7%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 65.8 mg 21.9%

Sodium 744.7 mg 31%

Total Carbohydrates 1.7 g 0.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 27.6 g 55.2%

Vitamin A 1.4% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 1.1% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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