Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo) Recipe
Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo) has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 1g 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 5 gms of protein, it is average 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 41, for Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 9% | |
| Calories from Fat | 89% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 2% |
Why this is good for you
Why this is bad for you
- High in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
Mineral Analysis
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 1 g | 0.3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 1 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 21 g | 32.3% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22.5% |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21 g 32.3%
Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Sodium 540 mg 22.5%
Total Carbohydrates 1 g 0.3%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 5 g 10%
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 10% Iron 2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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