Caribbean Cook Up has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 75.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.3 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.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
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 gives a good yield of Iron at 8.46 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 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.
It belongs to Caribbean cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 74, for Caribbean Cook Up, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 16% | |
Calories from Carbs | 63% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 4450 IU | 89% | ||
Vitamin C | 27 mg | 45% | ||
Thiamin | 1 mg | 69% | ||
Niacin | 19.6 mg | 98% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg | 35% | ||
Folate | 568 mcg | 142% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 90 mg | 9% | ||
Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | ||
Magnesium | 112 mg | 28% | ||
Potassium | 839 mg | 24% | ||
Sodium | 554 mg | 23.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 75.8 g | 25.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 19.6% | ||
Sugars | 5.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 25.3 g | 50.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 8.8 g | 13.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 Calories from Fat 79
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8 g 13.5%
Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 54 mg 18%
Sodium 554 mg 23.1%
Total Carbohydrates 75.8 g 25.3%
Dietary Fiber 4.9 g19.6%
Sugars 5.1 g
Protein 25.3 g 50.6%
Vitamin A 89% Vitamin C 45%
Calcium 9% Iron 47%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 179
Protein 2.2 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 13.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 30 g | Fat 16.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 259
Protein 17.5 g | Carbs 25.5 g | Fat 9.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 0.1 g | Carbs 53.1 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 635
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 63.9 g | Fat 40.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 420
Protein 17.9 g | Carbs 22.1 g | Fat 30 g
Per Serving | Calories 279
Protein 3 g | Carbs 15.3 g | Fat 23.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 47
Protein 0.4 g | Carbs 8.4 g | Fat 1.8 g