Cauliflower Potato and Chick Pea Balti Recipe

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Cauliflower Potato and Chick Pea Balti has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 47.4g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 3.94 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Cauliflower Potato and Chick Pea Balti has been given a composite ranking of 88, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	12%
	Calories from Fat	26%
	Calories from Carbs	62%

Why this is good for you

Very high in Vitamin B6
Very high in Vitamin C
No Cholesterol
Very high in Dietary Fiber
High in Iron
Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A	245 IU	4.9%
Vitamin C	56.4 mg	94%
Vitamin D	0 IU
Vitamin E	2.1 mg	7%
Thiamin	0.2 mg	13.1%
Riboflavin	0.18 mg	10.3%
Niacin	2.3 mg	11.6%
Vitamin B6	0.96 mg	48.1%
Folate	122 mcg	30.5%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	1.1 mg	10.7%

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Calcium	121 mg	12.1%
Iron	3.9 mg	21.9%
Magnesium	74 mg	18.5%
Phosphorus	191 mg	19.1%
Potassium	895.9 mg	25.6%
Sodium	550.6 mg	22.9%
Zinc	1.7 mg	11.4%
Copper	0.41 mg	20.6%
Manganese	1.2 mg	57.9%
Selenium	4.1 mcg	5.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Carbohydrate	47.4 g	15.8%
Dietary Fiber	9.8 g	39.2%
Sugars	6.8 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	9.2 g	18.4%

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Fat	8.7 g	13.4%
Saturated Fat	1.1 g	5.5%
Monounsaturated Fat	2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	4.5 g


How many calories are there in Cauliflower Potato and Chick Pea Balti?

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.7 g 13.4%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 550.6 mg 22.9%

Total Carbohydrates 47.4 g 15.8%

Dietary Fiber 9.8 g39.2%

Sugars 6.8 g

Protein 9.2 g 18.4%

Vitamin A 4.9% Vitamin C 94%

Calcium 12.1% Iron 21.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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