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Belgian Squirrel - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Belgian Squirrel Recipe

Belgian Squirrel has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 19.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 30.1 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 12.96 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

It belongs to Belgian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 24, for Belgian Squirrel, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%
Thiamin0.15 mg10%
Niacin7.8 mg39%
Vitamin B60.58 mg29%
Folate40 mcg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron13 mg72%
Magnesium60 mg15%
Potassium576 mg16.5%
Sodium288 mg12%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.8 g6.6%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%
Sugars12.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30.1 g60.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.9 g30.6%
Saturated Fat10.5 g52.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375 Calories from Fat 179

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.9 g 30.6%

Saturated Fat 10.5 g 52.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 154 mg 51.3%

Sodium 288 mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 19.8 g 6.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 12.4 g

Protein 30.1 g 60.2%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 4% Iron 72%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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