Sambousa has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 28g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 15 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and high in trans fats.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 62, for Sambousa, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 10% | |
Calories from Fat | 71% | |
Calories from Carbs | 19% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 28 g | 9.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 15 g | 30% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 47 g | 72.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4 g | 20% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 1.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 Calories from Fat 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47 g 72.3%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Trans Fat 1.5 g
Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%
Sodium 310 mg 12.9%
Total Carbohydrates 28 g 9.3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 15 g 30%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 4% Iron 15%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 80
Protein 1 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 160
Protein 2 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 45
Protein 3 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 0 g | Carbs 32 g | Fat 0 g