Alexander's Dinner has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 62.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 26.8 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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 6.82 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 92, for Alexander's Dinner, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 25% | |
Calories from Carbs | 53% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 38050 IU | 761% | ||
Vitamin C | 175 mg | 291.6% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 3.3 mg | 10.9% | ||
Thiamin | 0.4 mg | 26.5% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.65 mg | 38.1% | ||
Niacin | 6 mg | 30.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.95 mg | 47.6% | ||
Folate | 342.4 mcg | 85.6% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.3 mcg | 22.3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.9 mg | 19.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 197 mg | 19.7% | ||
Iron | 6.8 mg | 37.9% | ||
Magnesium | 156 mg | 39% | ||
Phosphorus | 365 mg | 36.5% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 152.4 mg | 6.4% | ||
Zinc | 4.7 mg | 31.1% | ||
Copper | 0.56 mg | 28.1% | ||
Manganese | 1.7 mg | 84.2% | ||
Selenium | 15.2 mcg | 21.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 20.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 70.8% | ||
Sugars | 0.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 26.8 g | 53.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 12.9 g | 19.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.9 g 19.8%
Saturated Fat 4.7 g 23.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 44.8 mg 14.9%
Sodium 152.4 mg 6.4%
Total Carbohydrates 62.5 g 20.8%
Dietary Fiber 17.7 g70.8%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 26.8 g 53.6%
Vitamin A 761% Vitamin C 291.6%
Calcium 19.7% Iron 37.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 361
Protein 32.9 g | Carbs 18.7 g | Fat 17.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 309
Protein 10.7 g | Carbs 61.9 g | Fat 2.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 81
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 12.5 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 4 g | Carbs 18.6 g | Fat 1.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 62
Protein 5.4 g | Carbs 1.8 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 160
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 16.4 g | Fat 6.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 306
Protein 27 g | Carbs 13.9 g | Fat 15.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 173
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 34.6 g | Fat 2.5 g