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Yellow Squash Melt - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Yellow Squash Melt Recipe

Yellow Squash Melt has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 5g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is 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.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 57, for Yellow Squash Melt, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C27 mg45%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron0.36 mg2%
Potassium440 mg12.6%
Sodium200 mg8.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5 g1.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3 g4.6%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3 g 4.6%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 200 mg 8.3%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 10% Iron 2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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