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Cajun Potato Skins - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cajun Potato Skins Recipe

Cajun Potato Skins has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 69.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 28.3 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.

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 high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Cajun cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 75, for Cajun Potato Skins, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A112.1 IU2.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol15.9 mcg
Vitamin C16.1 mg26.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.5 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.85 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.6%Top 30%High
Folate16.1 mcg4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.21 mcg3.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.21 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70.8 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Iron0.64 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium21.6 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus93.4 mg9.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.21 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium101.1 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.42 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.21 mg10.6%Top 30%High
Selenium1.5 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.7 g4.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.1%Top 30%High
Starch12.1 g
Sugars0.7 g
Sucrose0.2 mg
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.2 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.2 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water78.6 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 581 Calories from Fat 194

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.5 g 33.1%

Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 64.2 mg 21.4%

Sodium 477 mg 19.9%

Total Carbohydrates 69.2 g 23.1%

Dietary Fiber 8.4 g33.6%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 28.3 g 56.6%

Vitamin A 10.6% Vitamin C 126.7%

Calcium 33.4% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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