Canadian Bacon Quiche Recipe
Canadian Bacon Quiche has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 20.5g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Canadian 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 34, for Canadian Bacon Quiche, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 18% | |
| Calories from Fat | 49% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 33% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin C
Why this is bad for you
- High in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 770 IU | 15.4% | ||
| Vitamin C | 18.7 mg | 31.1% | ||
| Vitamin D | 20.8 IU | 5.2% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 0.6% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.17 mg | 11.6% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg | 10.1% | ||
| Niacin | 1.6 mg | 8.2% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 6.8% | ||
| Folate | 10 mcg | 2.5% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 mcg | 6.2% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.39 mg | 3.9% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 144 mg | 14.4% | ||
| Iron | 0.38 mg | 2.1% | ||
| Magnesium | 13.2 mg | 3.3% | ||
| Phosphorus | 165 mg | 16.5% | ||
| Potassium | 203.5 mg | 5.8% | ||
| Sodium | 533.7 mg | 22.2% | ||
| Zinc | 0.93 mg | 6.2% | ||
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 2.7% | ||
| Manganese | 0.03 mg | 1.3% | ||
| Selenium | 7.7 mcg | 11% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 6.8% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.6% | ||
| Sugars | 0.2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 20.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 6 g | 30% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.3 g 20.5%
Saturated Fat 6 g 30%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 30.5 mg 10.2%
Sodium 533.7 mg 22.2%
Total Carbohydrates 20.5 g 6.8%
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%
Sugars 0.2 g
Protein 11.1 g 22.2%
Vitamin A 15.4% Vitamin C 31.1%
Calcium 14.4% Iron 2.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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