Alka's Vegetable Kofta WW=5 pts (1/2 cup) Recipe

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Alka's Vegetable Kofta WW=5 pts (1/2 cup) has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 29.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.2 gms of protein, it is average 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. 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 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 74, for Alka's Vegetable Kofta WW=5 pts (1/2 cup), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	11%
	Calories from Fat	46%
	Calories from Carbs	43%

Why this is good for you

Very high in Vitamin C
No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A	780 IU	15.6%
Vitamin C	19.2 mg	32%
Vitamin D	0 IU
Vitamin E	2.6 mg	8.8%
Thiamin	0.17 mg	11.5%
Riboflavin	0.11 mg	6.2%
Niacin	2 mg	9.9%
Vitamin B6	0.21 mg	10.5%
Folate	47.6 mcg	11.9%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	0.44 mg	4.4%

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Calcium	60 mg	6%
Iron	2.7 mg	14.8%
Magnesium	42.8 mg	10.7%
Phosphorus	107 mg	10.7%
Potassium	528.9 mg	15.1%
Sodium	226.8 mg	9.5%
Zinc	0.75 mg	5%
Copper	0.3 mg	14.8%
Manganese	0.53 mg	26.3%
Selenium	2.9 mcg	4.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Carbohydrate	29.5 g	9.8%
Dietary Fiber	4.6 g	18.4%
Sugars	6 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	7.2 g	14.4%

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Fat	14 g	21.5%
Saturated Fat	6 g	30%
Monounsaturated Fat	4.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	2.3 g


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Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 267 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 6 g 30%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 226.8 mg 9.5%

Total Carbohydrates 29.5 g 9.8%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 7.2 g 14.4%

Vitamin A 15.6% Vitamin C 32%

Calcium 6% Iron 14.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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