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.
Calories from Protein | 32% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1000 IU | 20% | ||
Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 6% | ||
Thiamin | 0.15 mg | 10% | ||
Niacin | 7.8 mg | 39% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.58 mg | 29% | ||
Folate | 40 mcg | 10% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 40 mg | 4% | ||
Iron | 13 mg | 72% | ||
Magnesium | 60 mg | 15% | ||
Potassium | 576 mg | 16.5% | ||
Sodium | 288 mg | 12% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 6.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9.6% | ||
Sugars | 12.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 30.1 g | 60.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 19.9 g | 30.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52.5% |
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
Per Serving | Calories 708
Protein 29.2 g | Carbs 40.4 g | Fat 47.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 5
Protein 0.2 g | Carbs 0.9 g | Fat 0.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 183
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 23.7 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 25.4 g | Carbs 10.1 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 249
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 39.6 g | Fat 7.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 551
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 77.5 g | Fat 24.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 260
Protein 4 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 17 g
Per 100g | Calories 290
Protein 9 g | Carbs 58 g | Fat 2.5 g