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Slow-Cooker Lentils - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Slow-Cooker Lentils Recipe

Slow-Cooker Lentils has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 22.8g 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 16.5 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.64 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 78, for Slow-Cooker Lentils, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A11100 IU222%
Vitamin C28.8 mg48%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.72 mg2.4%
Thiamin0.17 mg11.3%
Riboflavin0.11 mg6.4%
Niacin1.3 mg6.5%
Vitamin B60.29 mg14.3%
Folate125.6 mcg31.4%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.54 mg5.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium97 mg9.7%
Iron3.6 mg20.2%
Magnesium50 mg12.5%
Phosphorus145 mg14.5%
Potassium546.9 mg15.6%
Sodium898 mg37.4%
Zinc1 mg6.9%
Copper0.27 mg13.6%
Manganese0.63 mg31.7%
Selenium2.5 mcg3.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.8 g7.6%
Dietary Fiber7.4 g29.6%
Sugars2.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.5 g33%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.1 g4.8%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.1 g 4.8%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 32.5 mg 10.8%

Sodium 898 mg 37.4%

Total Carbohydrates 22.8 g 7.6%

Dietary Fiber 7.4 g29.6%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 16.5 g 33%

Vitamin A 222% Vitamin C 48%

Calcium 9.7% Iron 20.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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