Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 329.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and very 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. Its very high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 21.7 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 14 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 very 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 a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna has been given a composite ranking of 12, and sparingly.