Glazed Spam and Sweet Potatoes has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 101.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 14.3 gms of protein, it is 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's average MUFA and average PUFA.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 39, for Glazed Spam and Sweet Potatoes, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 8% | |
Calories from Fat | 36% | |
Calories from Carbs | 56% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 5.1 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 14.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.4 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 1.1 IU | 0.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.28 mg | 1.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 5.7 mcg | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.28 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 30.6 mg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.57 mg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 16.4 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 28.3 mg | 2.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 241.6 mg | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 378.8 mg | 15.8% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 0.57 mg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.28 mg | 14.2% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 0.57 mcg | 0.81% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 9.6% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 18.5 g | |||
Glucose | 2 mg | |||
Fructose | 2 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 4.1 g | 8.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.3 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 8.3 g | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 711 Calories from Fat 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.3 g 45.1%
Saturated Fat 12.3 g 61.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 76.2 mg 25.4%
Sodium 1337.1 mg 55.7%
Total Carbohydrates 101.7 g 33.9%
Dietary Fiber 5 g20%
Sugars 65.3 g
Protein 14.3 g 28.6%
Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 10.8% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 127
Protein 1.5 g | Carbs 24.7 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 265
Protein 1.9 g | Carbs 50.6 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 339
Protein 1.9 g | Carbs 54.6 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 263
Protein 3 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 210
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 40.5 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 134
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 15.9 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 15.4 g | Carbs 11.9 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 2.7 g | Carbs 18.8 g | Fat 2.8 g