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Leeks With Brown Butter - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Leeks With Brown Butter Recipe

Leeks With Brown Butter has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 19.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 2.2 gms of protein, it is low 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 low 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Leeks With Brown Butter has been given a composite ranking of 51, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.3 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol91.7 mcg
Vitamin C10.9 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D8.3 IU2.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.64 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate55.8 mcg13.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium54.5 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.9 mg10.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium24.4 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus34 mg3.4%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium159 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium117.2 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.64 mg32.1%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.3 mcg1.8%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.4 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.4 g2.8%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.3 g17.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat7 g34.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236 Calories from Fat 159

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.6 g 27.1%

Saturated Fat 10.9 g 54.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 45.7 mg 15.2%

Sodium 182.8 mg 7.6%

Total Carbohydrates 19.4 g 6.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 5.2 g

Protein 2.2 g 4.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 28.3%

Calcium 8.5% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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