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Broccoli Cheese Puff - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Broccoli Cheese Puff Recipe

Broccoli Cheese Puff has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 32g 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 12.7 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. 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 34, for Broccoli Cheese Puff, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A860 IU17.2%
Vitamin C33.4 mg55.6%
Vitamin D10.8 IU2.7%
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.5%
Thiamin0.06 mg4.3%
Riboflavin0.27 mg15.8%
Niacin0.28 mg1.4%
Vitamin B60.14 mg6.9%
Folate58.8 mcg14.7%
Vitamin B120.48 mcg8%
Pantothenic Acid0.54 mg5.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium218 mg21.8%
Iron0.74 mg4.1%
Magnesium19.2 mg4.8%
Phosphorus198 mg19.8%
Potassium273.6 mg7.8%
Sodium599.8 mg25%
Zinc1.1 mg7.4%
Copper0.03 mg1.5%
Manganese0.13 mg6.5%
Selenium9.5 mcg13.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32 g10.7%
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.6%
Sugars3.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.7 g25.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.8 g16.6%
Saturated Fat4.6 g23%
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.8 g 16.6%

Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 91.1 mg 30.4%

Sodium 599.8 mg 25%

Total Carbohydrates 32 g 10.7%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 12.7 g 25.4%

Vitamin A 17.2% Vitamin C 55.6%

Calcium 21.8% Iron 4.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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