Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Paste Recipe has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 54g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
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 a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Jamaican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 31, for Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Paste Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 10% | |
Calories from Fat | 10% | |
Calories from Carbs | 80% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 29 IU | 0.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 106 mg | 10.6% | ||
Iron | 4 mg | 22.2% | ||
Potassium | 1000 mg | 28.6% | ||
Sodium | 4000 mg | 166.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 54 g | 18% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 15 g | 60% | ||
Sugars | 33 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 7 g | 14% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 3 g | 4.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.62 g | 3.1% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 Calories from Fat 28
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3 g 4.6%
Saturated Fat 0.62 g 3.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4000 mg 166.7%
Total Carbohydrates 54 g 18%
Dietary Fiber 15 g60%
Sugars 33 g
Protein 7 g 14%
Vitamin A 0.6% Vitamin C
Calcium 10.6% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 61
Protein 1.4 g | Carbs 14.4 g | Fat 0.68 g
Per Serving | Calories 249
Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 57.5 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 1592
Protein 128 g | Carbs 44 g | Fat 101 g
Per Serving | Calories 1322
Protein 24 g | Carbs 97 g | Fat 93 g
Per Serving | Calories 320
Protein 27 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 398
Protein 7 g | Carbs 36 g | Fat 27 g