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Eye Candy - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Eye Candy Recipe

Eye Candy has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 94g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and very 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 very high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 28 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 5.58 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 27, for Eye Candy, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A700 IU14%
Vitamin C30 mg50%
Thiamin0.18 mg12%
Niacin13.8 mg69%
Vitamin B60.56 mg28%
Folate44 mcg11%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron5.6 mg31%
Magnesium52 mg13%
Potassium516 mg14.7%
Sodium256 mg10.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate94 g31.3%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.4%
Sugars87.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein28 g56%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat31.1 g47.8%
Saturated Fat17.6 g88%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 762 Calories from Fat 280

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31.1 g 47.8%

Saturated Fat 17.6 g 88%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 130 mg 43.3%

Sodium 256 mg 10.7%

Total Carbohydrates 94 g 31.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 87.7 g

Protein 28 g 56%

Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 7% Iron 31%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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