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African Chop - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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African Chop Recipe

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

The food contains 64g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 76 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.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 12 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 very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to African cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing African Chop has been given a composite ranking of 51, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat71%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A106 IU2.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium477 mg47.7%
Iron12 mg66.7%
Potassium3000 mg85.7%
Sodium3000 mg125%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate64 g21.3%
Dietary Fiber23 g92%
Sugars23 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein76 g152%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat156 g240%
Saturated Fat54 g270%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1905 Calories from Fat 1403

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 156 g 240%

Saturated Fat 54 g 270%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 187 mg 62.3%

Sodium 3000 mg 125%

Total Carbohydrates 64 g 21.3%

Dietary Fiber 23 g92%

Sugars 23 g

Protein 76 g 152%

Vitamin A 2.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 47.7% Iron 66.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/African-Chop-Food-Network Embed Table:

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