Cajun Jambalaya 3 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 39g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and average in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Cajun cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 8, for Cajun Jambalaya 3, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 48% | |
Calories from Carbs | 31% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 20 IU | 0.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 126 mg | 12.6% | ||
Iron | 7 mg | 38.9% | ||
Potassium | 805 mg | 23% | ||
Sodium | 5000 mg | 208.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 39 g | 13% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 24% | ||
Sugars | 6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 27 g | 54% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 27 g | 41.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7 g | 35% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 241
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27 g 41.5%
Saturated Fat 7 g 35%
Trans Fat 0.7 g
Cholesterol 88 mg 29.3%
Sodium 5000 mg 208.3%
Total Carbohydrates 39 g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 27 g 54%
Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C
Calcium 12.6% Iron 38.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 126
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 148
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 18.7 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 338
Protein 27 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 24 g
Per Serving | Calories 359
Protein 9 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 25 g
Per Serving | Calories 478
Protein 12 g | Carbs 87 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 572
Protein 38 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 39 g