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Meditterranean Kale - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Meditterranean Kale Recipe

Meditterranean Kale has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 48g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 45.7 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average 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 5.18 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 low 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 average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 56, for Meditterranean Kale, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A50 IU1%
Vitamin C172.3 mg287.2%
Vitamin D40 IU10%
Vitamin E3.6 mg12.1%
Thiamin0.32 mg21.2%
Riboflavin0.55 mg32.6%
Niacin3.1 mg15.5%
Vitamin B60.83 mg41.4%
Folate120.8 mcg30.2%
Vitamin B120.48 mcg8%
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium956 mg95.6%
Iron5.2 mg28.8%
Magnesium129.6 mg32.4%
Phosphorus317 mg31.7%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc2 mg13.5%
Copper0.84 mg42%
Manganese2.1 mg105.2%
Selenium4.1 mcg5.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48 g16%
Dietary Fiber14.6 g58.4%
Sugars15.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein45.7 g91.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat44 g67.7%
Saturated Fat20.6 g103%
Monounsaturated Fat10.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 745 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 44 g 67.7%

Saturated Fat 20.6 g 103%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 185 mg 61.7%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%

Dietary Fiber 14.6 g58.4%

Sugars 15.2 g

Protein 45.7 g 91.4%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 287.2%

Calcium 95.6% Iron 28.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1728954 Embed Table:

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