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Bird Nests - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Bird Nests Recipe

Bird Nests has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.9 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low 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.

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high 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 55, for Bird Nests, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat63%
 Calories from Carbs9%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.3 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol37.4 mcg
Vitamin C13 mg21.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D14.5 IU3.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.8 mg19.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate9.9 mcg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.76 mcg12.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.76 mg7.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium96.2 mg9.6%Top 30%High
Iron0.76 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium24.4 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus177.9 mg17.8%Top 30%High
Potassium335.9 mg9.6%Top 10%Very High
Sodium205 mg8.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.5 mg10.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13 mcg18.5%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.8 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.92 g3.7%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars0.6 g
Sucrose0.8 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.9 g25.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.8 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.5 g19.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.7 g23.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water67.2 g
Ash3.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 Calories from Fat 147

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.4 g 25.2%

Saturated Fat 6.1 g 30.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 62.1 mg 20.7%

Sodium 268.6 mg 11.2%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 16.9 g 33.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 28.3%

Calcium 12.6% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/bird-nests-474984 Embed Table:

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