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Apricot-Orange Shortbread Bars - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Apricot-Orange Shortbread Bars Recipe

Apricot-Orange Shortbread Bars has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 18g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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 37, for Apricot-Orange Shortbread Bars, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein3%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron0.36 mg2%
Potassium30 mg0.9%
Sodium25 mg1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18 g6%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars10 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1 g2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 25 mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 10 g

Protein 1 g 2%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 2% Iron 2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Apricot-Orange-Shortbread-Bars-233425 Embed Table:

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