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Better Than Medicine Avocado Mashed Potatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Better Than Medicine Avocado Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Better Than Medicine Avocado Mashed Potatoes has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 74.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 12.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 96, for Better Than Medicine Avocado Mashed Potatoes, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A153.4 IU3.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol23.9 mcg
Vitamin C8.6 mg14.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0.38 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.19 mg9.6%Top 30%High
Folate31.8 mcg8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.57 mg5.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.2 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.77 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus65.1 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.38 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium56.6 mg2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.38 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.19 mg9.6%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.19 mg9.6%Top 30%High
Selenium0.77 mcg1.1%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.3 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3 g12%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.4 g4.7%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0.2 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.2 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.6 g10.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.2 g6.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 635 Calories from Fat 309

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 34.3 g 52.8%

Saturated Fat 6.4 g 32%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 6.4 mg 2.1%

Sodium 295.2 mg 12.3%

Total Carbohydrates 74.8 g 24.9%

Dietary Fiber 15.6 g62.4%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 12.3 g 24.6%

Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 75%

Calcium 12.1% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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