Arrowhead Mills Sesame Seeds Organic, Mechanically Hulled

Arrowhead Mills - Arrowhead Mills Sesame Seeds Organic, Mechanically Hulled has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Thiamin.

The food contains 8.47g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 25.4 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.64 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 21, for Arrowhead Mills - Arrowhead Mills Sesame Seeds Organic, Mechanically Hulled, and we advise that this food sparingly.