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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A950 IU19%
Vitamin C107.4 mg179%
Thiamin0.26 mg17%
Niacin4.8 mg24%
Vitamin B60.56 mg28%
Folate92 mcg23%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium230 mg23%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium56 mg14%
Potassium621 mg17.7%
Sodium412 mg17.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.4 g10.8%
Dietary Fiber7.6 g30.4%
Sugars7.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.1 g22.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.6 g14.8%
Saturated Fat2.6 g13%

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Nutrition Facts

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

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