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Balsamic Lentils - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
90

Balsamic Lentils Recipe

Balsamic Lentils has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 7.8g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, 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 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 90, for Balsamic Lentils, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs43%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A20 IU0.4%
Vitamin C2.1 mg3.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.48 mg1.6%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.5%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.5%
Niacin0.32 mg1.6%
Vitamin B60.08 mg3.9%
Folate48.8 mcg12.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.18 mg1.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium12 mg1.2%
Iron1.1 mg5.9%
Magnesium11.6 mg2.9%
Phosphorus53 mg5.3%
Potassium132.1 mg3.8%
Sodium33.9 mg1.4%
Zinc0.38 mg2.5%
Copper0.08 mg3.9%
Manganese0.18 mg9%
Selenium0.98 mcg1.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.8 g2.6%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.6 g5.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 33.9 mg 1.4%

Total Carbohydrates 7.8 g 2.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 2.6 g 5.2%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 3.5%

Calcium 1.2% Iron 5.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2194910 Embed Table:

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