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Greens and Ricotta Pie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Greens and Ricotta Pie Recipe

Greens and Ricotta Pie has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 16.4g 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 19.4 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 average 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 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. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high 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 38, for Greens and Ricotta Pie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7520 IU150.4%
Vitamin C22 mg36.6%
Vitamin D26.4 IU6.6%
Vitamin E3 mg10.1%
Thiamin0.11 mg7%
Riboflavin0.53 mg30.9%
Niacin1 mg5.1%
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.4%
Folate41.6 mcg10.4%
Vitamin B120.77 mcg12.9%
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg11.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium431 mg43.1%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Magnesium122.4 mg30.6%
Phosphorus340 mg34%
Potassium872.7 mg24.9%
Sodium700.8 mg29.2%
Zinc2.2 mg14.5%
Copper0.27 mg13.5%
Manganese0.43 mg21.5%
Selenium27.2 mcg38.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.4 g5.5%
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.2%
Sugars1.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19.4 g38.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.9 g21.4%
Saturated Fat6.5 g32.5%
Monounsaturated Fat5.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.9 g 21.4%

Saturated Fat 6.5 g 32.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 170.9 mg 57%

Sodium 700.8 mg 29.2%

Total Carbohydrates 16.4 g 5.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 19.4 g 38.8%

Vitamin A 150.4% Vitamin C 36.6%

Calcium 43.1% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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