Best Homemade Seitan has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 18g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.7 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 low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.68 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 a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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.
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 39, for Best Homemade Seitan, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 55% | |
Calories from Fat | 5% | |
Calories from Carbs | 40% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 200 IU | 4% | ||
Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2% | ||
Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 2% | ||
Niacin | 31 mg | 155% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 4.1 mg | 203% | ||
Folate | 192 mcg | 48% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 30 mg | 3% | ||
Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | ||
Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% | ||
Potassium | 260 mg | 7.4% | ||
Sodium | 2517 mg | 104.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 18 g | 6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 1.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 24.7 g | 49.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.5% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1 g 1.7%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 2517 mg 104.9%
Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 1.6 g
Protein 24.7 g 49.4%
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 3% Iron 26%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 116
Protein 5.5 g | Carbs 13.5 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 114
Protein 6 g | Carbs 12.9 g | Fat 5.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 47.7 g | Fat 0.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 216
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 22.8 g | Fat 13.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 401
Protein 60 g | Carbs 34.1 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 309
Protein 23.7 g | Carbs 9.6 g | Fat 19.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 253
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 26.7 g | Fat 14.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 319
Protein 7.2 g | Carbs 35.9 g | Fat 17.1 g