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Superfood Meltdown Kenyan Greens & Tomatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Superfood Meltdown Kenyan Greens & Tomatoes Recipe

Superfood Meltdown Kenyan Greens & Tomatoes has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 19.9g 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 10.3 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 low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 3.76 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Kenyan cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 97, for Superfood Meltdown Kenyan Greens & Tomatoes, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5585 IU111.7%
Vitamin C34.2 mg57%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.2 mg3.9%
Thiamin0.69 mg45.9%
Riboflavin0.69 mg40.3%
Niacin5.8 mg28.8%
Vitamin B60.84 mg42.1%
Folate164.8 mcg41.2%
Vitamin B120.12 mcg2%
Pantothenic Acid0.68 mg6.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium93 mg9.3%
Iron3.8 mg20.9%
Magnesium46 mg11.5%
Phosphorus454 mg45.4%
Potassium675 mg19.3%
Sodium56.4 mg2.4%
Zinc1.8 mg12.1%
Copper0.29 mg14.6%
Manganese0.47 mg23.4%
Selenium30.9 mcg44.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.9 g6.6%
Dietary Fiber6.2 g24.8%
Sugars2.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.3 g20.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.6 g0.92%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.6 g 0.92%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 56.4 mg 2.4%

Total Carbohydrates 19.9 g 6.6%

Dietary Fiber 6.2 g24.8%

Sugars 2.4 g

Protein 10.3 g 20.6%

Vitamin A 111.7% Vitamin C 57%

Calcium 9.3% Iron 20.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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