Quinoa Stuffed Peppers has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 32.4g 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 11.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
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.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 83, for Quinoa Stuffed Peppers, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 33% | |
Calories from Carbs | 50% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 950 IU | 19% | ||
Vitamin C | 107.4 mg | 179% | ||
Thiamin | 0.26 mg | 17% | ||
Niacin | 4.8 mg | 24% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.56 mg | 28% | ||
Folate | 92 mcg | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 230 mg | 23% | ||
Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | ||
Magnesium | 56 mg | 14% | ||
Potassium | 621 mg | 17.7% | ||
Sodium | 412 mg | 17.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 10.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 30.4% | ||
Sugars | 7.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.1 g | 22.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.6 g | 14.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 Calories from Fat 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.6 g 14.8%
Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 12 mg 4%
Sodium 412 mg 17.2%
Total Carbohydrates 32.4 g 10.8%
Dietary Fiber 7.6 g30.4%
Sugars 7.5 g
Protein 11.1 g 22.2%
Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 179%
Calcium 23% Iron 12%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 356
Protein 26.4 g | Carbs 38.3 g | Fat 13.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 237
Protein 11 g | Carbs 32.7 g | Fat 8.1 g