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Kale & Beet Farro Risotto - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Kale & Beet Farro Risotto Recipe

Kale & Beet Farro Risotto has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 38.5g 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 8.6 gms of protein, it is average 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 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.

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 belongs to Italian 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 91, for Kale & Beet Farro Risotto, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat17%
 Calories from Carbs68%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A17745 IU354.9%
Vitamin C58.1 mg96.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.7 mg5.7%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.7%
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.6%
Niacin0.96 mg4.8%
Vitamin B60.26 mg13%
Folate102.4 mcg25.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium122 mg12.2%
Iron2.1 mg11.6%
Magnesium46 mg11.5%
Phosphorus75 mg7.5%
Potassium588.4 mg16.8%
Sodium339.1 mg14.1%
Zinc0.63 mg4.2%
Copper0.28 mg14%
Manganese0.93 mg46.4%
Selenium1.9 mcg2.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38.5 g12.8%
Dietary Fiber7.3 g29.2%
Sugars8.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.6 g17.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.8%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.4 g 6.8%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 339.1 mg 14.1%

Total Carbohydrates 38.5 g 12.8%

Dietary Fiber 7.3 g29.2%

Sugars 8.1 g

Protein 8.6 g 17.2%

Vitamin A 354.9% Vitamin C 96.9%

Calcium 12.2% Iron 11.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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