My Big Fat Greek Potato Recipe
My Big Fat Greek Potato has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 18.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 35.2 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.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Greek cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 64, for My Big Fat Greek Potato, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 42% | |
| Calories from Fat | 36% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 22% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin C
- High in Riboflavin
- High in Dietary Fiber
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- High in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 460 IU | 9.2% | ||
| Vitamin C | 51.5 mg | 85.8% | ||
| Vitamin D | 26.8 IU | 6.7% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.24 mg | 0.8% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.23 mg | 15% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.35 mg | 20.3% | ||
| Niacin | 15.4 mg | 77.1% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81 mg | 40.6% | ||
| Folate | 26.4 mcg | 6.6% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.44 mcg | 7.4% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.9 mg | 19% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 129 mg | 12.9% | ||
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 14.9% | ||
| Magnesium | 71.2 mg | 17.8% | ||
| Phosphorus | 320 mg | 32% | ||
| Potassium | 998.7 mg | 28.5% | ||
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0.1% | ||
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 9.9% | ||
| Copper | 0.51 mg | 25.7% | ||
| Manganese | 0.34 mg | 16.9% | ||
| Selenium | 24.3 mcg | 34.7% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 6.1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 21.2% | ||
| Sugars | 5.7 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70.4% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 20.2% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.1 g 20.2%
Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 85.7 mg 28.6%
Sodium 2 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrates 18.2 g 6.1%
Dietary Fiber 5.3 g21.2%
Sugars 5.7 g
Protein 35.2 g 70.4%
Vitamin A 9.2% Vitamin C 85.8%
Calcium 12.9% Iron 14.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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