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French in a Flash: Creamed Leeks - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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French in a Flash: Creamed Leeks Recipe

French in a Flash: Creamed Leeks has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 5g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2 gms of protein, it is low 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to French cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing French in a Flash: Creamed Leeks has been given a composite ranking of 6, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat82%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium90 mg2.6%
Sodium1030 mg42.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5 g1.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat9 g45%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 Calories from Fat 130

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 9 g 45%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 50 mg 16.7%

Sodium 1030 mg 42.9%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 6% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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