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African Supper - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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African Supper Recipe

African Supper has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 86.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 70.3 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.

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

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 11 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to African cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 22, for African Supper, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.45 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol101.6 mcg
Vitamin C13.1 mg21.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D11.8 IU2.9%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.23 mg15.1%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.23 mg13.3%Top 10%Very High
Niacin5 mg24.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.3%Top 30%High
Folate47.5 mcg11.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid26 mcg
Vitamin B121.4 mcg22.6%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg11.3%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium61.8 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.5 mg13.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium30.5 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus207.2 mg20.7%Top 30%High
Potassium0.23 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium347.5 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Zinc3.2 mg21.1%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.23 mg11.3%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.23 mg11.3%Top 30%High
Selenium22.4 mcg32%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.6 g6.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6.1%Mid 40%Average
Starch1.4 g
Sugars2.4 g
Sucrose0.7 mg
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.2 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.9 g31.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0.2 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.1 g30.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat9.6 g48.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat6.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water143.9 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1409 Calories from Fat 800

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 88.9 g 136.8%

Saturated Fat 42.6 g 213%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 335.3 mg 111.8%

Sodium 1536.1 mg 64%

Total Carbohydrates 86.6 g 28.9%

Dietary Fiber 6.7 g26.8%

Sugars 10.7 g

Protein 70.3 g 140.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 96.7%

Calcium 27.3% Iron 61.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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