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Porcupine Balls 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Porcupine Balls 2 Recipe

Porcupine Balls 2 has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 5.4g 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 33.4 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 low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

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 an average 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. It is also a 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 32, for Porcupine Balls 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein41%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A75.4 IU1.5%Mid 40%Average
Retinol11.3 mcg
Vitamin C0.7 mg1.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D10.6 IU2.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.9 mg24.6%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.7 mg35.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate12.7 mcg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B122.1 mcg35.2%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.7 mg7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium33.8 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.8 mg15.6%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium28.2 mg7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus224.6 mg22.5%Top 10%Very High
Potassium373.9 mg10.7%Top 10%Very High
Sodium258.7 mg10.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc5.6 mg37.6%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium20.4 mcg29.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.8 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.42 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.5 g47%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine2.1 mg
Methionine0.7 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine1.4 mg
Arginine1.4 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine1.4 mg
Aspartic Acid2.1 mg
Glutamic Acid3.5 mg
Glycine1.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.2 g20.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5 g25%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat5.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333 Calories from Fat 169

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.8 g 28.9%

Saturated Fat 7.1 g 35.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 133.8 mg 44.6%

Sodium 367.3 mg 15.3%

Total Carbohydrates 5.4 g 1.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 33.4 g 66.8%

Vitamin A 2.1% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 4.8% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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