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Quinoa Crunch - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Crunch Recipe

Quinoa Crunch has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 17.2g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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".

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 78, for Quinoa Crunch, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs64%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.67%
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg0.1%
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron1.5 mg8.4%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium1.4 mg0%
Sodium2.6 mg0.1%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg0.1%
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.2 g5.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars4.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.5 g5%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.2 g4.9%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.2 g 4.9%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 2.6 mg 0.1%

Total Carbohydrates 17.2 g 5.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4.2 g

Protein 2.5 g 5%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 2% Iron 8.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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