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Quinoa Porridge 3 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Porridge 3 Recipe

Quinoa Porridge 3 has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 68.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 16.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also very high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average 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 92, for Quinoa Porridge 3, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs68%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A17.9 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C2.7 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.39 mg22.9%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.78 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.39 mg19.5%Top 10%Very High
Folate69.6 mcg17.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium39.7 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.9 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium80.5 mg20.1%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus178.6 mg17.9%Top 30%High
Potassium275.9 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Sodium28.9 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.2 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Copper0.39 mg19.5%Top 10%Very High
Manganese1.2 mg58.4%Top 10%Very High
Selenium5.1 mcg7.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.5 g8.8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.5 g13.9%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2.6 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.3 g12.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.8 g4.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.31 g1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 66

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.3 g 11.2%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 74.3 mg 3.1%

Total Carbohydrates 68.2 g 22.7%

Dietary Fiber 8.9 g35.6%

Sugars 6.8 g

Protein 16.1 g 32.2%

Vitamin A 0.9% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 10.2% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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