Baked Orzo with Lamb ( a cherished Weight Watchers recipe) has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 20.6g 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 12 gms of protein, it is high 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. 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".
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 54, for Baked Orzo with Lamb ( a cherished Weight Watchers recipe), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 40% | |
Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 340 IU | 6.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 5.3 mg | 8.8% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0.33% | ||
Thiamin | 0.24 mg | 16.1% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.17 mg | 10.1% | ||
Niacin | 2.9 mg | 14.7% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 3.9% | ||
Folate | 57.2 mcg | 14.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.68 mcg | 11.3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.24 mg | 2.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 82 mg | 8.2% | ||
Iron | 1.6 mg | 9.1% | ||
Magnesium | 10.8 mg | 2.7% | ||
Phosphorus | 71 mg | 7.1% | ||
Potassium | 141 mg | 4% | ||
Sodium | 278.7 mg | 11.6% | ||
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.3% | ||
Copper | 0.05 mg | 2.6% | ||
Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5.2% | ||
Selenium | 6.1 mcg | 8.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 6.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 1.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 12 g | 24% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.6 g | 14.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.6 g 14.8%
Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 27 mg 9%
Sodium 278.7 mg 11.6%
Total Carbohydrates 20.6 g 6.9%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 1.9 g
Protein 12 g 24%
Vitamin A 6.8% Vitamin C 8.8%
Calcium 8.2% Iron 9.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 148
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 9.8 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 105
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 7.8 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 408
Protein 40.6 g | Carbs 45 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 349
Protein 36.8 g | Carbs 11.6 g | Fat 16.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 328
Protein 16.2 g | Carbs 35.5 g | Fat 14.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 191
Protein 17.9 g | Carbs 20.5 g | Fat 3.8 g