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Jamaican Rice and Peas (Beans) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Jamaican Rice and Peas (Beans) Recipe

Jamaican Rice and Peas (Beans) has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 12.3g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.3 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

It belongs to Jamaican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 48, for Jamaican Rice and Peas (Beans), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs58%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5 IU0.1%
Vitamin C0.42 mg0.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.08 mg0.27%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.6%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.6%
Niacin0.6 mg3%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.6%
Folate12.4 mcg3.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.12 mg1.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium12 mg1.2%
Iron0.5 mg2.8%
Magnesium20.8 mg5.2%
Phosphorus48 mg4.8%
Potassium79.2 mg2.3%
Sodium290.3 mg12.1%
Zinc0.33 mg2.2%
Copper0.07 mg3.4%
Manganese0.36 mg18%
Selenium3.4 mcg4.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.3 g4.1%
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.3 g4.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3 g4.6%
Saturated Fat2.2 g11%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3 g 4.6%

Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 290.3 mg 12.1%

Total Carbohydrates 12.3 g 4.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 2.3 g 4.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 0.7%

Calcium 1.2% Iron 2.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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