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Tex-Mex Pierogies - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex-Mex Pierogies Recipe

Tex-Mex Pierogies has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 40.6g 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. With 25.5 gms of protein, it is very 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.

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. 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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 21, for Tex-Mex Pierogies, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.48 IU0.01%Mid 40%Average
Retinol116.3 mcg
Vitamin C1.9 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D17.3 IU4.3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.48 mg28.3%Top 10%Very High
Niacin4.3 mg21.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.48 mg24%Top 10%Very High
Folate49 mcg12.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid30.8 mcg
Vitamin B120.48 mcg8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.48 mg4.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium82.2 mg8.2%Top 30%High
Iron1.4 mg8%Top 30%High
Magnesium20.7 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus169.2 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Potassium210.1 mg6%Top 30%High
Sodium341.8 mg14.2%Top 30%High
Zinc1.4 mg9.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.8 mcg25.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.5 g6.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1 g4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.3 g24.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16 g24.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat8.5 g42.5%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 561 Calories from Fat 300

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 33.3 g 51.2%

Saturated Fat 17.7 g 88.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 153.2 mg 51.1%

Sodium 710.9 mg 29.6%

Total Carbohydrates 40.6 g 13.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 25.5 g 51%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 17.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/tex-mex-pierogies-475731 Embed Table:

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