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Creamy barley with tomatoes and greens - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy barley with tomatoes and greens Recipe

Creamy barley with tomatoes and greens has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 30.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 11.6 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 85, for Creamy barley with tomatoes and greens, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5835 IU116.7%
Vitamin C23.5 mg39.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.3 mg7.5%
Thiamin0.16 mg10.5%
Riboflavin0.27 mg16.1%
Niacin2.5 mg12.7%
Vitamin B60.32 mg16.1%
Folate142 mcg35.5%
Vitamin B120.26 mcg4.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium312 mg31.2%
Iron3.5 mg19.7%
Magnesium88 mg22%
Phosphorus241 mg24.1%
Potassium624.8 mg17.9%
Sodium350.3 mg14.6%
Zinc1.9 mg12.4%
Copper0.24 mg11.8%
Manganese1.1 mg55.2%
Selenium12.2 mcg17.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.6 g10.2%
Dietary Fiber5.4 g21.6%
Sugars1.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.6 g23.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.4 g19.1%
Saturated Fat4.2 g21%
Monounsaturated Fat6.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.4 g 19.1%

Saturated Fat 4.2 g 21%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.4 mg 5.1%

Sodium 350.3 mg 14.6%

Total Carbohydrates 30.6 g 10.2%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.6%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 11.6 g 23.2%

Vitamin A 116.7% Vitamin C 39.2%

Calcium 31.2% Iron 19.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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