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Zucchini with Quinoa Stuffing - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zucchini with Quinoa Stuffing Recipe

Zucchini with Quinoa Stuffing has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 34g 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 20 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 51, for Zucchini with Quinoa Stuffing, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat54%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium883 mg36.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34 g11.3%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20 g40%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat28 g43.1%
Saturated Fat6 g30%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28 g 43.1%

Saturated Fat 6 g 30%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 883 mg 36.8%

Total Carbohydrates 34 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 20 g 40%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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