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Lentil Cakes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lentil Cakes Recipe

Lentil Cakes has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 48.9g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 26.4 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 8.12 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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Lentil Cakes, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Riboflavin
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3130 IU62.6%
Vitamin C11.4 mg19%
Vitamin D40 IU10%
Vitamin E0.78 mg2.6%
Thiamin0.36 mg23.9%
Riboflavin0.37 mg21.8%
Niacin2.3 mg11.6%
Vitamin B60.49 mg24.6%
Folate440.4 mcg110.1%
Vitamin B120.48 mcg8%
Pantothenic Acid1.3 mg12.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium87 mg8.7%
Iron8.1 mg45.1%
Magnesium94.8 mg23.7%
Phosphorus471 mg47.1%
Potassium968 mg27.7%
Sodium184.8 mg7.7%
Zinc3.3 mg21.8%
Copper0.54 mg26.8%
Manganese1.2 mg62.4%
Selenium5.8 mcg8.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48.9 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber17.4 g69.6%
Sugars1.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26.4 g52.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.4 g9.8%
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.4 g 9.8%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 185 mg 61.7%

Sodium 184.8 mg 7.7%

Total Carbohydrates 48.9 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 17.4 g69.6%

Sugars 1.3 g

Protein 26.4 g 52.8%

Vitamin A 62.6% Vitamin C 19%

Calcium 8.7% Iron 45.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2240512 Embed Table:

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