Asian Beef & Broccoli Recipe
Asian Beef & Broccoli has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 13.6g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Asian cuisine. 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 60, for Asian Beef & Broccoli, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 21% | |
| Calories from Fat | 55% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 24% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin A
- Very high in Vitamin C
Why this is bad for you
- High in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3920 IU | 78.4% | ||
| Vitamin C | 22.3 mg | 37.2% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg | 2.3% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 4.1% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.15 mg | 8.9% | ||
| Niacin | 2.6 mg | 12.8% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 10.7% | ||
| Folate | 36.4 mcg | 9.1% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg | 19.7% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.31 mg | 3.1% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2.3% | ||
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10.2% | ||
| Magnesium | 16.4 mg | 4.1% | ||
| Phosphorus | 93 mg | 9.3% | ||
| Potassium | 259.8 mg | 7.4% | ||
| Sodium | 319.6 mg | 13.3% | ||
| Zinc | 2.1 mg | 14% | ||
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 2.6% | ||
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 7.3% | ||
| Selenium | 8.7 mcg | 12.4% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 4.5% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.4% | ||
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.7 g | 21.1% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.7 g 21.1%
Saturated Fat 5.6 g 28%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 37.8 mg 12.6%
Sodium 319.6 mg 13.3%
Total Carbohydrates 13.6 g 4.5%
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%
Sugars 1.2 g
Protein 11.5 g 23%
Vitamin A 78.4% Vitamin C 37.2%
Calcium 2.3% Iron 10.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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