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quinoa delish - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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quinoa delish Recipe

quinoa delish has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 31.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 7.7 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".

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 4.1 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 80, for quinoa delish, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A900 IU18%
Vitamin C28.1 mg46.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.5%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.7%
Riboflavin1.2 mg69.7%
Niacin2.2 mg11.2%
Vitamin B60.12 mg5.9%
Folate42.8 mcg10.7%
Vitamin B120.13 mcg2.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium43 mg4.3%
Iron4.1 mg22.8%
Magnesium21.6 mg5.4%
Phosphorus376 mg37.6%
Potassium476.4 mg13.6%
Sodium681.8 mg28.4%
Zinc0.41 mg2.7%
Copper0.2 mg9.8%
Manganese0.31 mg15.7%
Selenium2.4 mcg3.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.7 g10.6%
Dietary Fiber4.5 g18%
Sugars5.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.7 g15.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.7 g14.9%
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.7 g 14.9%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2.5 mg 0.8%

Sodium 681.8 mg 28.4%

Total Carbohydrates 31.7 g 10.6%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 5.2 g

Protein 7.7 g 15.4%

Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 46.8%

Calcium 4.3% Iron 22.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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