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Lucas Eggs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lucas Eggs Recipe

Lucas Eggs has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Riboflavin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 7.3g 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 29.6 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 very high 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 22, for Lucas Eggs, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat64%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.43 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol146.5 mcg
Vitamin C9.6 mg15.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D57.4 IU14.3%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.43 mg25.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.43 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate45.2 mcg11.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.87 mcg14.5%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid1.3 mg13%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium164.8 mg16.5%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.7 mg9.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium18.3 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus227 mg22.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium183 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium276.1 mg11.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.3 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium22.6 mcg32.3%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.2 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.52 g2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Starch0 g
Sugars1.4 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.9 g25.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.9 mg
Serine0.9 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.9 g19.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5.6 g28%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water103 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 417 Calories from Fat 267

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.7 g 45.7%

Saturated Fat 12.9 g 64.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 674 mg 224.7%

Sodium 635.1 mg 26.5%

Total Carbohydrates 7.3 g 2.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 3.2 g

Protein 29.6 g 59.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 36.7%

Calcium 37.9% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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