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Light Frittata - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Light Frittata Recipe

Light Frittata has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 17.9g 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. With 14.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 27, for Light Frittata, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietHIGH

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.77 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol40.8 mcg
Vitamin C43.8 mg73.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D20.8 IU5.2%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.3 mg11.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate67.7 mcg16.9%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid18.5 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.77 mg7.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium98.5 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Iron1.5 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Magnesium25.4 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus186.2 mg18.6%Top 30%High
Potassium340.8 mg9.7%Top 10%Very High
Sodium332.6 mg13.9%Top 30%High
Zinc1.5 mg10.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium15.4 mcg22%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.8 g4.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.1%Top 30%High
Sugars2.4 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose1.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.4 g22.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.2 g6.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g8.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179 Calories from Fat 48

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.4 g 8.3%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 119.4 mg 39.8%

Sodium 432.4 mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 17.9 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 14.8 g 29.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 95%

Calcium 12.8% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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