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Allie's Confetti Quinoa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Allie's Confetti Quinoa Recipe

Allie's Confetti Quinoa has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 26g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.6 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 Allie's Confetti Quinoa, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1155 IU23.1%
Vitamin C6.9 mg11.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.36 mg1.2%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.1%
Riboflavin0.05 mg3.1%
Niacin0.54 mg2.7%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5.1%
Folate16 mcg4%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.08 mg0.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27 mg2.7%
Iron1.6 mg8.7%
Magnesium12.4 mg3.1%
Phosphorus35 mg3.5%
Potassium172.4 mg4.9%
Sodium28.6 mg1.2%
Zinc0.26 mg1.7%
Copper0.07 mg3.7%
Manganese0.15 mg7.3%
Selenium0.56 mcg0.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26 g8.7%
Dietary Fiber3.1 g12.4%
Sugars1.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.6 g9.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.1 g4.8%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.1 g 4.8%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 28.6 mg 1.2%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g 8.7%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 4.6 g 9.2%

Vitamin A 23.1% Vitamin C 11.5%

Calcium 2.7% Iron 8.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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