Italian Style Stuffed Bell Peppers has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 35.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 36.8 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's average MUFA and average PUFA.
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 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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 74, for Italian Style Stuffed Bell Peppers, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 28% | |
Calories from Fat | 45% | |
Calories from Carbs | 27% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.26 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 6.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 26.8 mg | 44.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 1.8 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.26 mg | 17.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.1 mg | 10.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.26 mg | 12.9% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 33 mcg | 8.2% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 18.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.26 mcg | 4.3% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.26 mg | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 42.3 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 15.7 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 88.7 mg | 8.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 186.6 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 87.5 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1 mg | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.26 mg | 12.9% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 10.6 mcg | 15.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.5 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0.3 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 6.8 g | 10.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 Calories from Fat 236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.3 g 40.5%
Saturated Fat 10.1 g 50.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 112.5 mg 37.5%
Sodium 339.4 mg 14.1%
Total Carbohydrates 35.1 g 11.7%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%
Sugars 4.6 g
Protein 36.8 g 73.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 173.3%
Calcium 16.4% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 12.7 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 459
Protein 21.2 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 42.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 264
Protein 11 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 17
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 0.39 g | Fat 1.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 241
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 4.2 g | Fat 23.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 164
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 22.2 g | Fat 5.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 285
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 36.3 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 138
Protein 0.21 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 9.2 g