Traditional Stuffed Peppers has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 51.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.3 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.
Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 5.6 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 high 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for Traditional Stuffed Peppers, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 42% | |
Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 1245 IU | 24.9% | ||
Vitamin C | 119 mg | 198.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 4.8 mg | 15.9% | ||
Thiamin | 0.3 mg | 19.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.47 mg | 27.6% | ||
Niacin | 9.7 mg | 48.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 50.4% | ||
Folate | 60.4 mcg | 15.1% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 2.7 mcg | 44.2% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.6 mg | 15.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 67 mg | 6.7% | ||
Iron | 5.6 mg | 31.1% | ||
Magnesium | 117.2 mg | 29.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 331 mg | 33.1% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 5.7 mg | 37.9% | ||
Copper | 0.57 mg | 28.4% | ||
Manganese | 1.4 mg | 67.5% | ||
Selenium | 28.5 mcg | 40.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 17.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 30% | ||
Sugars | 15 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 27.3 g | 54.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 25.2 g | 38.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.2 g 38.8%
Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 85.1 mg 28.4%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 51.5 g 17.2%
Dietary Fiber 7.5 g30%
Sugars 15 g
Protein 27.3 g 54.6%
Vitamin A 24.9% Vitamin C 198.3%
Calcium 6.7% Iron 31.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 226
Protein 25.1 g | Carbs 15.1 g | Fat 7.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 316
Protein 15.3 g | Carbs 35.9 g | Fat 12.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 266
Protein 15.7 g | Carbs 15.5 g | Fat 15.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 451
Protein 36.6 g | Carbs 5.5 g | Fat 31.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 462
Protein 34.4 g | Carbs 70.6 g | Fat 4.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 337
Protein 19.6 g | Carbs 16.3 g | Fat 20.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 356
Protein 24.9 g | Carbs 44.7 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 357
Protein 14.6 g | Carbs 26.9 g | Fat 21.3 g