Trinidad Toolum has a high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and low-protein content.
The food contains 74.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and very high 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 top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.9 gms of protein, it is low 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's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Trinidad cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 7, for Trinidad Toolum, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 2% | |
Calories from Fat | 35% | |
Calories from Carbs | 63% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 2.9 mcg | 0.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 89.2 mg | 8.9% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 2 mg | 10.9% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 74.5 mg | 18.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 65.7 mg | 6.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 493.1 mg | 14.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 38.1 mg | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0.98 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.98 mg | 49% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 8.8 mcg | 12.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 72.7 g | 24.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 18% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 64 g | |||
Sucrose | 56.9 mg | |||
Glucose | 2.9 mg | |||
Fructose | 2.9 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 1.9 g | 3.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 17.9 g | 27.6% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 79.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 5.9 g | |||
Ash | 1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 Calories from Fat 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.3 g 28.2%
Saturated Fat 16.2 g 81%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 38.9 mg 1.6%
Total Carbohydrates 74.2 g 24.7%
Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%
Sugars 65.3 g
Protein 1.9 g 3.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 9.1% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 246
Protein 15.5 g | Carbs 42.1 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 50
Protein 1.9 g | Carbs 9.1 g | Fat 0.94 g
Per Serving | Calories 16
Protein 0.34 g | Carbs 1.38 g | Fat 1 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 15.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 184
Protein 12.6 g | Carbs 1.86 g | Fat 13.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 128
Protein 17.2 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 381
Protein 1.6 g | Carbs 64.1 g | Fat 14.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 374
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 64.1 g | Fat 0.29 g