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Cajun-Seasoned Bulgur-n-Beans - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cajun-Seasoned Bulgur-n-Beans Recipe

Cajun-Seasoned Bulgur-n-Beans has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 44.8g 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 17.1 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 low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 88, for Cajun-Seasoned Bulgur-n-Beans, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat3%
 Calories from Carbs70%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A740 IU14.8%
Vitamin C13.9 mg23.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.24 mg16.3%
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.6%
Niacin2.2 mg10.9%
Vitamin B60.28 mg14%
Folate116.8 mcg29.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.62 mg6.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Magnesium86.4 mg21.6%
Phosphorus190 mg19%
Potassium683.6 mg19.5%
Sodium705.7 mg29.4%
Zinc1.3 mg8.5%
Copper0.32 mg16.2%
Manganese1.1 mg53.1%
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate44.8 g14.9%
Dietary Fiber15.2 g60.8%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.1 g34.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.9 g1.4%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.9 g 1.4%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 705.7 mg 29.4%

Total Carbohydrates 44.8 g 14.9%

Dietary Fiber 15.2 g60.8%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 17.1 g 34.2%

Vitamin A 14.8% Vitamin C 23.2%

Calcium 7% Iron 16%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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