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Orzo Stuffed Peppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Orzo Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Orzo Stuffed Peppers has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 64.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 18.7 gms of protein, it is 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 average 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Orzo Stuffed Peppers, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1125 IU22.5%
Vitamin C346.6 mg577.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.4%
Riboflavin0.12 mg7.1%
Niacin1.9 mg9.4%
Vitamin B60.39 mg19.5%
Folate57.2 mcg14.3%
Vitamin B120.16 mcg2.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium217 mg21.7%
Iron3.3 mg18.5%
Magnesium41.6 mg10.4%
Phosphorus175 mg17.5%
Potassium536.3 mg15.3%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc0.8 mg5.3%
Copper0.27 mg13.4%
Manganese0.37 mg18.5%
Selenium3 mcg4.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate64.3 g21.4%
Dietary Fiber5.4 g21.6%
Sugars6.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.7 g37.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.8 g30.5%
Saturated Fat7.4 g37%
Monounsaturated Fat6.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.8 g 30.5%

Saturated Fat 7.4 g 37%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 24.8 mg 8.3%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 64.3 g 21.4%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.6%

Sugars 6.3 g

Protein 18.7 g 37.4%

Vitamin A 22.5% Vitamin C 577.6%

Calcium 21.7% Iron 18.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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