Ghagin il-Forn has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 56.4g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 20.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.57 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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 49, for Ghagin il-Forn, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 31% | |
Calories from Carbs | 51% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 405 IU | 8.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 4.5 mg | 7.5% | ||
Vitamin D | 15.2 IU | 3.8% | ||
Vitamin E | 1 mg | 3.4% | ||
Thiamin | 0.72 mg | 48% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.48 mg | 28% | ||
Niacin | 4.4 mg | 22.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 5.6% | ||
Folate | 229.6 mcg | 57.4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.31 mcg | 5.2% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 161 mg | 16.1% | ||
Iron | 4.6 mg | 25.4% | ||
Magnesium | 13.6 mg | 3.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 129 mg | 12.9% | ||
Potassium | 221.2 mg | 6.3% | ||
Sodium | 673 mg | 28% | ||
Zinc | 0.72 mg | 4.8% | ||
Copper | 0.07 mg | 3.6% | ||
Manganese | 0.13 mg | 6.7% | ||
Selenium | 4.4 mcg | 6.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 18.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 26.4% | ||
Sugars | 4.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 20.5 g | 41% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.2 g | 23.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.2 g 23.4%
Saturated Fat 5.2 g 26%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 118.2 mg 39.4%
Sodium 673 mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 56.4 g 18.8%
Dietary Fiber 6.6 g26.4%
Sugars 4.3 g
Protein 20.5 g 41%
Vitamin A 8.1% Vitamin C 7.5%
Calcium 16.1% Iron 25.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 262
Protein 9.2 g | Carbs 58.6 g | Fat 3.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 161
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 32.5 g | Fat 1.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 102
Protein 1.9 g | Carbs 15.9 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 134
Protein 11.2 g | Carbs 2.6 g | Fat 8.8 g