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Porcupines - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Porcupines Recipe

Porcupines has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 21.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 18.5 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.76 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. 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 37, for Porcupines, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C6.6 mg11%
Thiamin0.29 mg19%
Niacin12.6 mg63%
Vitamin B60.4 mg20%
Folate136 mcg34%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron5.8 mg32%
Magnesium48 mg12%
Potassium524 mg15%
Sodium1105 mg46%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.1 g7%
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.8%
Sugars4.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.5 g37%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.8 g19.7%
Saturated Fat4.9 g24.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 115

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.8 g 19.7%

Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 55 mg 18.3%

Sodium 1105 mg 46%

Total Carbohydrates 21.1 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 4.2 g

Protein 18.5 g 37%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 11%

Calcium 4% Iron 32%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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