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Lentils with Peppers , Carrots and Onions - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lentils with Peppers, Carrots, and Onions Recipe

Lentils with Peppers, Carrots, and Onions has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 35.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.3 gms of protein, it is 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 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5.98 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 93, for Lentils with Peppers, Carrots, and Onions, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5085 IU101.7%
Vitamin C113.7 mg189.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.26 mg17.5%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8.3%
Niacin2.2 mg11.1%
Vitamin B60.41 mg20.4%
Folate259.2 mcg64.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1 mg10.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium97 mg9.7%
Iron6 mg33.2%
Magnesium64.8 mg16.2%
Phosphorus256 mg25.6%
Potassium784.3 mg22.4%
Sodium885.9 mg36.9%
Zinc1.9 mg12.7%
Copper0.41 mg20.6%
Manganese0.81 mg40.3%
Selenium3.9 mcg5.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate35.7 g11.9%
Dietary Fiber11.7 g46.8%
Sugars2.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.3 g30.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.2 g6.5%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.2 g 6.5%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 885.9 mg 36.9%

Total Carbohydrates 35.7 g 11.9%

Dietary Fiber 11.7 g46.8%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 15.3 g 30.6%

Vitamin A 101.7% Vitamin C 189.5%

Calcium 9.7% Iron 33.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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