Barley-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Pine Nuts and Currants Recipe

Barley-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Pine Nuts and Currants has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

With 11.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Barley-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Pine Nuts and Currants has been given a composite ranking of 74, and in moderation.