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Citrus Zest Dessert Bars - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Citrus Zest Dessert Bars Recipe

Citrus Zest Dessert Bars has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 56.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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. With 5.7 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 11, for Citrus Zest Dessert Bars, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A466.7 IU9.3%Top 10%Very High
Retinol115.9 mcg
Vitamin C13.6 mg22.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D19.7 IU4.9%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate21.2 mcg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.76 mg7.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium51.5 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.76 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium11.4 mg2.8%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus81.1 mg8.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium129.5 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium148.4 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.76 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.4 mcg16.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.8 g14.3%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber0.68 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars25.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.3 g8.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13 g20%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.7 g38.6%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400 Calories from Fat 155

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.2 g 26.5%

Saturated Fat 10.2 g 51%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 121.8 mg 40.6%

Sodium 195.9 mg 8.2%

Total Carbohydrates 56.5 g 18.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 33.2 g

Protein 5.7 g 11.4%

Vitamin A 12.3% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 6.8% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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