Notice: Memcache::connect(): Server 127.0.0.1 (tcp 11221, udp 0) failed with: Connection refused (111) in /home/nr/nutritionrank.com/html/sites/all/modules/contrib/memcache/dmemcache.inc on line 351

Warning: Memcache::connect(): Can't connect to 127.0.0.1:11221, Connection refused (111) in /home/nr/nutritionrank.com/html/sites/all/modules/contrib/memcache/dmemcache.inc on line 351

Notice: Memcache::connect(): Server 127.0.0.1 (tcp 11221, udp 0) failed with: Connection refused (111) in /home/nr/nutritionrank.com/html/sites/all/modules/contrib/memcache/dmemcache.inc on line 351

Warning: Memcache::connect(): Can't connect to 127.0.0.1:11221, Connection refused (111) in /home/nr/nutritionrank.com/html/sites/all/modules/contrib/memcache/dmemcache.inc on line 351
Healthier Puppy Chow - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
5

Healthier Puppy Chow Recipe

Healthier Puppy Chow has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Folate.

The food contains 26.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 5, for Healthier Puppy Chow, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein3%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs68%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A966.7 IU19.3%Top 10%Very High
Retinol181.8 mcg
Vitamin C6.1 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D48.5 IU12.1%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin6.1 mg30.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate245.5 mcg61.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid242.4 mcg
Vitamin B123 mcg50.5%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium130.3 mg13%Top 30%High
Iron12.1 mg67.3%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium60.6 mg15.2%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus75.8 mg7.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium163.6 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium417.9 mg17.4%Top 30%High
Zinc6.1 mg40.4%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium3 mcg4.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate80.3 g26.8%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.3%Top 30%High
Starch0 g
Sugars48.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.3 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.2 g23.3%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7 g34.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat6.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water6.1 g
Ash3 g
Caffeine18.2 mg
Theobromine136.4 mg

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 137.9 mg 5.7%

Total Carbohydrates 26.5 g 8.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 15.9 g

Protein 1.1 g 2.2%

Vitamin A 6.4% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 4.3% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/healthier-puppy-chow-378791 Embed Table:

Related Searches

73

Greeninger Kasha and Bow Ties

Per Serving | Calories 119
Protein 3.1 g | Carbs 15.8 g | Fat 4.9 g

13

Custard/Pudding

Per Serving | Calories 48
Protein 2 g | Carbs 6.4 g | Fat 1.6 g

70

Will's Vegan Haggis

Per Serving | Calories 441
Protein 14.7 g | Carbs 56.1 g | Fat 18.7 g

42

Cranberry-Granola Blondies

Per Serving | Calories 313
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 64.5 g | Fat 6 g