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Three Peas with Leeks , Mint and Cream - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Three Peas with Leeks, Mint, and Cream Recipe

Three Peas with Leeks, Mint, and Cream has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 10g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 23, for Three Peas with Leeks, Mint, and Cream, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat69%
 Calories from Carbs22%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1500 IU30%
Vitamin C48 mg80%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium230 mg6.6%
Sodium820 mg34.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat8 g40%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 120

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 8 g 40%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 45 mg 15%

Sodium 820 mg 34.2%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 80%

Calcium 8% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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