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Elena's South Texas Black-Eyed Peas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Elena's South Texas Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Elena's South Texas Black-Eyed Peas has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 35.7g 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. With 35.1 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 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 a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Texas cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 75, for Elena's South Texas Black-Eyed Peas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.4 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0.8 mcg
Vitamin C5.5 mg9.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.5 IU1.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.4 mg26.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg11.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.4 mg19.8%Top 10%Very High
Folate122.1 mcg30.5%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium36.4 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.4 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium47.4 mg11.9%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus170.8 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Potassium0.4 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium40.8 mg1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc2 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.4 mg19.8%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.4 mg19.8%Top 30%High
Selenium14.6 mcg20.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.1 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%Top 30%High
Sugars3.4 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.9 g27.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.9 g12.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.8 g14.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 Calories from Fat 179

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.9 g 30.6%

Saturated Fat 7.2 g 36%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 85.2 mg 28.4%

Sodium 103.1 mg 4.3%

Total Carbohydrates 35.7 g 11.9%

Dietary Fiber 6.8 g27.2%

Sugars 8.5 g

Protein 35.1 g 70.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 9.2% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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