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Quinoa Gratin - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Gratin Recipe

Quinoa Gratin has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Riboflavin.

The food contains 23.5g 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 11.9 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to French cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 40, for Quinoa Gratin, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A295 IU5.9%
Vitamin C0.78 mg1.3%
Vitamin D8.8 IU2.2%
Vitamin E0.8 mg2.7%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.8%
Riboflavin1.1 mg65.3%
Niacin0.2 mg1%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.5%
Folate13.6 mcg3.4%
Vitamin B120.46 mcg7.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium199 mg19.9%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Magnesium10.8 mg2.7%
Phosphorus406 mg40.6%
Potassium52 mg1.5%
Sodium490.8 mg20.5%
Zinc0.95 mg6.3%
Copper0.03 mg1.4%
Manganese0.06 mg3.1%
Selenium9 mcg12.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.5 g7.8%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.4%
Sugars2.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.9 g23.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat4.6 g23%
Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 90.5 mg 30.2%

Sodium 490.8 mg 20.5%

Total Carbohydrates 23.5 g 7.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 11.9 g 23.8%

Vitamin A 5.9% Vitamin C 1.3%

Calcium 19.9% Iron 16%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1423600 Embed Table:

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