Hedgehogs has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 26.7g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.4 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
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.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Hedgehogs has been given a composite ranking of 36, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 27% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 550 IU | 11% | ||
Vitamin C | 48 mg | 80% | ||
Thiamin | 0.23 mg | 15% | ||
Niacin | 3.8 mg | 19% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 9% | ||
Folate | 96 mcg | 24% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | ||
Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | ||
Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% | ||
Potassium | 218 mg | 6.2% | ||
Sodium | 598 mg | 24.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 8.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2.4% | ||
Sugars | 6.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 27.4 g | 54.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 21.3 g | 32.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 8 g | 40% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 Calories from Fat 192
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.3 g 32.8%
Saturated Fat 8 g 40%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 113 mg 37.7%
Sodium 598 mg 24.9%
Total Carbohydrates 26.7 g 8.9%
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%
Sugars 6.4 g
Protein 27.4 g 54.8%
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 80%
Calcium 2% Iron 20%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 275
Protein 10.7 g | Carbs 40.5 g | Fat 9.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 153
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 24.4 g | Fat 4.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 82
Protein 0.7 g | Carbs 10.4 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 559
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 87.3 g | Fat 19.4 g