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Firecracker Broccoli - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
95

Firecracker Broccoli Recipe

Firecracker Broccoli has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 3.7g 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 2.1 gms of protein, it is low 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 average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 95, for Firecracker Broccoli, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat73%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5.1 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C169.2 mg282.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate128.2 mcg32.1%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium87.2 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Iron2.6 mg14.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium46.2 mg11.5%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus120.5 mg12.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium592.3 mg16.9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium49 mg2%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5.1 mcg7.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.5 g3.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.4 g10.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.9 g27.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat2.6 g12.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat7.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water164.1 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 19.1 mg 0.8%

Total Carbohydrates 3.7 g 1.2%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 2.1 g 4.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 110%

Calcium 3.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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