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Gran's Squash Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Gran's Squash Casserole Recipe

Gran's Squash Casserole has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 24.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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.

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. 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. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 8, for Gran's Squash Casserole, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat70%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.68 IU0.01%Mid 40%Average
Retinol223.8 mcg
Vitamin C8.8 mg14.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D32 IU8%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate43.5 mcg10.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid10.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.68 mcg11.3%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.68 mg6.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium332 mg33.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.4 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Magnesium26.5 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus310.2 mg31%Top 10%Very High
Potassium225.9 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Sodium547.8 mg22.8%Top 30%High
Zinc2 mg13.6%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.6 mcg16.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.5 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.6%Mid 40%Average
Starch10.2 g
Sugars3.7 g
Sucrose1.4 mg
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.9 g27.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1.4 mg
Serine0.7 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30.9 g47.5%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat17.2 g86.1%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat8.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water86.4 g
Ash2.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 583 Calories from Fat 409

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 45.4 g 69.8%

Saturated Fat 25.3 g 126.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 198 mg 66%

Sodium 805.2 mg 33.6%

Total Carbohydrates 24.2 g 8.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 5.5 g

Protein 20.5 g 41%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 21.7%

Calcium 48.8% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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