Collards & Ham Hocks ~ Down Home Recipe

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Collards & Ham Hocks ~ Down Home Recipe has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 5.5g 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 16 gms of protein, it is high 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 average 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. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 81, for Collards & Ham Hocks ~ Down Home Recipe, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	40%
	Calories from Fat	47%
	Calories from Carbs	14%

Why this is good for you

Very high in Protein
High in Niacin
Very high in Vitamin A
Very high in Vitamin C
Very high in Thiamin
Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A	4000 IU	80%
Vitamin C	21.2 mg	35.3%
Vitamin D	0 IU
Vitamin E	1.6 mg	5.3%
Thiamin	0.71 mg	47%
Riboflavin	0.29 mg	16.8%
Niacin	4.7 mg	23.5%
Vitamin B6	0.37 mg	18.4%
Folate	102 mcg	25.5%
Vitamin B12	0.64 mcg	10.7%
Pantothenic Acid	0.55 mg	5.5%

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Calcium	93 mg	9.3%
Iron	0.94 mg	5.2%
Magnesium	20.8 mg	5.2%
Phosphorus	206 mg	20.6%
Potassium	373.3 mg	10.7%
Sodium	1 mg	0%
Zinc	1.8 mg	12.1%
Copper	0.11 mg	5.6%
Manganese	0.19 mg	9.7%
Selenium	14.1 mcg	20.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Carbohydrate	5.5 g	1.8%
Dietary Fiber	2.2 g	8.8%
Sugars	0.3 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	16 g	32%

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Fat	8.4 g	12.9%
Saturated Fat	2.7 g	13.5%
Monounsaturated Fat	3.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.1 g


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Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 162 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.4 g 12.9%

Saturated Fat 2.7 g 13.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 45.4 mg 15.1%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 5.5 g 1.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 16 g 32%

Vitamin A 80% Vitamin C 35.3%

Calcium 9.3% Iron 5.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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