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Polpette di Zucchini - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Polpette di Zucchini Recipe

Polpette di Zucchini has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.

The food contains 22g 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 21 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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 4.5 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 28, for Polpette di Zucchini, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C27 mg45%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium1070 mg30.6%
Sodium1160 mg48.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22 g7.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21 g42%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%

Sodium 1160 mg 48.3%

Total Carbohydrates 22 g 7.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 9 g

Protein 21 g 42%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 6% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Polpette-di-Zucchini-102022 Embed Table:

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