Egyptian Faatah (Rice & Meat With Crispy Bread on Bottom) Recipe

Egyptian Faatah (Rice & Meat With Crispy Bread on Bottom) has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 63.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 22.8 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and very high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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. 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Egyptian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 60, for Egyptian Faatah (Rice & Meat With Crispy Bread on Bottom), and we advise that this food in moderation.