Smoked Ham Pie - Swedish Quiche (Skinkpaj) Recipe

Smoked Ham Pie - Swedish Quiche (Skinkpaj) has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Thiamin.

The food contains 16.6g 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 19.8 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Swedish cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Smoked Ham Pie - Swedish Quiche (Skinkpaj) has been given a composite ranking of 3, and sparingly.