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Lentils , a touch of Zing - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lentils, a touch of Zing Recipe

Lentils, a touch of Zing has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 5.4g 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 2.1 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 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Lentils, a touch of Zing, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs34%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A55 IU1.1%
Vitamin C2 mg3.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.44 mg1.5%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.7%
Riboflavin0.04 mg2.3%
Niacin0.64 mg3.2%
Vitamin B60.08 mg3.8%
Folate27.2 mcg6.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.11 mg1.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium9 mg0.9%
Iron0.61 mg3.4%
Magnesium7.6 mg1.9%
Phosphorus38 mg3.8%
Potassium109 mg3.1%
Sodium44.2 mg1.8%
Zinc0.26 mg1.7%
Copper0.06 mg3%
Manganese0.1 mg5%
Selenium1.2 mcg1.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.4 g1.8%
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.1 g4.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.8 g5.8%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.8 g 5.8%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.9 mg 0.3%

Sodium 44.2 mg 1.8%

Total Carbohydrates 5.4 g 1.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 2.1 g 4.2%

Vitamin A 1.1% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 0.9% Iron 3.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2088724 Embed Table:

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