Spicy Sesame Noodles with Chopped Peanuts and Thai Basil Recipe

Spicy Sesame Noodles with Chopped Peanuts and Thai Basil has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

The food contains 68g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 14 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 high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.4 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

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

Based on the composite nutritive standing Spicy Sesame Noodles with Chopped Peanuts and Thai Basil has been given a composite ranking of 49, and in moderation.