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8 Treasures - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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8 Treasures Recipe

8 Treasures has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

The food contains 18g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 37 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.

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

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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 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 36, for 8 Treasures, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs18%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C4.8 mg8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium500 mg50%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium570 mg16.3%
Sodium440 mg18.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18 g6%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein37 g74%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19 g29.2%
Saturated Fat5 g25%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 Calories from Fat 170

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19 g 29.2%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat 0.5 g

Cholesterol 125 mg 41.7%

Sodium 440 mg 18.3%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 37 g 74%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 50% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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