Notice: Memcache::connect(): Server 127.0.0.1 (tcp 11221, udp 0) failed with: Connection refused (111) in /home/nr/nutritionrank.com/html/sites/all/modules/contrib/memcache/dmemcache.inc on line 351

Warning: Memcache::connect(): Can't connect to 127.0.0.1:11221, Connection refused (111) in /home/nr/nutritionrank.com/html/sites/all/modules/contrib/memcache/dmemcache.inc on line 351

Notice: Memcache::connect(): Server 127.0.0.1 (tcp 11221, udp 0) failed with: Connection refused (111) in /home/nr/nutritionrank.com/html/sites/all/modules/contrib/memcache/dmemcache.inc on line 351

Warning: Memcache::connect(): Can't connect to 127.0.0.1:11221, Connection refused (111) in /home/nr/nutritionrank.com/html/sites/all/modules/contrib/memcache/dmemcache.inc on line 351
Zucchini Orzo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
80

Zucchini Orzo Recipe

Zucchini Orzo has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 72.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 13.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.66 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 80, for Zucchini Orzo, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat18%
 Calories from Carbs70%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C20.4 mg34%
Thiamin0.12 mg8%
Niacin8.4 mg42%
Vitamin B60.22 mg11%
Folate504 mcg126%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron6.7 mg37%
Magnesium100 mg25%
Potassium441 mg12.6%
Sodium111 mg4.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate72.4 g24.1%
Dietary Fiber5.3 g21.2%
Sugars6.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.3 g26.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.2 g12.6%
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.5%

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408 Calories from Fat 74

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.2 g 12.6%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 111 mg 4.6%

Total Carbohydrates 72.4 g 24.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.3 g21.2%

Sugars 6.4 g

Protein 13.3 g 26.6%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 34%

Calcium 7% Iron 37%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/zucchini-orzo/detail.aspx Embed Table:

Related Searches

43

Lynda's Zucchini

Per Serving | Calories 103
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 1.9 g | Fat 8.7 g

70

Summer Zucchini Stew

Per Serving | Calories 381
Protein 14 g | Carbs 35.3 g | Fat 21.7 g

46

Zucchini Mincemeat

Per Serving | Calories 288
Protein 1.9 g | Carbs 74.3 g | Fat 0.4 g

90

Chinese Braised Zucchini

Per Serving | Calories 118
Protein 3.5 g | Carbs 12.1 g | Fat 7.4 g