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Collard Green Minestrone - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Collard Green Minestrone Recipe

Collard Green Minestrone has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 71.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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 17.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 6.44 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 92, for Collard Green Minestrone, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat2%
 Calories from Carbs79%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7525 IU150.5%
Vitamin C61.8 mg103%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.8 mg9.5%
Thiamin0.27 mg17.8%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.5%
Niacin2.5 mg12.6%
Vitamin B60.35 mg17.4%
Folate183.6 mcg45.9%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.79 mg7.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium281 mg28.1%
Iron6.4 mg35.8%
Magnesium104.8 mg26.2%
Phosphorus220 mg22%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc2.1 mg13.8%
Copper0.54 mg27.2%
Manganese1.2 mg57.5%
Selenium31.6 mcg45.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate71.6 g23.9%
Dietary Fiber12.9 g51.6%
Sugars10.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.5 g35%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.9 g1.4%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.9 g 1.4%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 71.6 g 23.9%

Dietary Fiber 12.9 g51.6%

Sugars 10.4 g

Protein 17.5 g 35%

Vitamin A 150.5% Vitamin C 103%

Calcium 28.1% Iron 35.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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