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A Quinoa Pilaf That You'll Love - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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A Quinoa Pilaf That You'll Love Recipe

A Quinoa Pilaf That You'll Love has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 34.5g 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. With 8.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and average PUFA.

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. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Iranian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 84, for A Quinoa Pilaf That You'll Love, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.4 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C6.3 mg10.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.6 mg7.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate77.8 mcg19.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.79 mg7.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium33.3 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.4 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium75.4 mg18.8%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus195.2 mg19.5%Top 30%High
Potassium346 mg9.9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium327.4 mg13.6%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.79 mg39.7%Top 10%Very High
Selenium3.2 mcg4.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.4 g9.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.8 g15.2%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2.5 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.1 g14.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.2 g7.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.71 g3.6%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231 Calories from Fat 59

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.5 g 10%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 412.5 mg 17.2%

Total Carbohydrates 34.5 g 11.5%

Dietary Fiber 4.8 g19.2%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 8.9 g 17.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 4.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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