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Cauliflower "Mashed Potato" - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cauliflower "Mashed Potato" Recipe

Cauliflower "Mashed Potato" has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 8.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable 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.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 96, for Cauliflower "Mashed Potato", and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat10%
 Calories from Carbs65%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A55 IU1.1%
Vitamin C67.2 mg112%
Vitamin D6.4 IU1.6%
Vitamin E0.06 mg0.2%
Thiamin0.09 mg5.7%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.4%
Niacin0.76 mg3.8%
Vitamin B60.34 mg16.9%
Folate82 mcg20.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.95 mg9.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium52 mg5.2%
Iron0.67 mg3.7%
Magnesium22 mg5.5%
Phosphorus66 mg6.6%
Potassium441.6 mg12.6%
Sodium49.6 mg2.1%
Zinc0.42 mg2.8%
Copper0.06 mg3.2%
Manganese0.25 mg12.5%
Selenium1.1 mcg1.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.7 g2.9%
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.4%
Sugars0.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.4 g6.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.6 g0.92%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 46 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.6 g 0.92%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.2 mg 0.4%

Sodium 49.6 mg 2.1%

Total Carbohydrates 8.7 g 2.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 3.4 g 6.8%

Vitamin A 1.1% Vitamin C 112%

Calcium 5.2% Iron 3.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1783683 Embed Table:

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