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Broccoli Cheese Quinoa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Recipe

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

The food contains 25.6g 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 9.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 70, for Broccoli Cheese Quinoa, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A305 IU6.1%
Vitamin C26.3 mg43.8%
Vitamin D2.4 IU0.6%
Vitamin E0.26 mg0.87%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.1%
Riboflavin1.1 mg62%
Niacin0.3 mg1.5%
Vitamin B60.06 mg2.8%
Folate16.4 mcg4.1%
Vitamin B120.16 mcg2.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.29 mg2.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium154 mg15.4%
Iron2.7 mg14.8%
Magnesium9.6 mg2.4%
Phosphorus365 mg36.5%
Potassium91.5 mg2.6%
Sodium260.4 mg10.9%
Zinc0.69 mg4.6%
Copper0.03 mg1.5%
Manganese0.02 mg1.2%
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.6 g8.5%
Dietary Fiber4.6 g18.4%
Sugars3.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.8 g19.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.3 g15.8%
Saturated Fat4.3 g21.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.3 g 15.8%

Saturated Fat 4.3 g 21.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 19.8 mg 6.6%

Sodium 260.4 mg 10.9%

Total Carbohydrates 25.6 g 8.5%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 9.8 g 19.6%

Vitamin A 6.1% Vitamin C 43.8%

Calcium 15.4% Iron 14.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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