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Creamy Orzo 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Orzo 2 Recipe

Creamy Orzo 2 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 66.9g 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. With 17.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 very 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 33, for Creamy Orzo 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.56 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol128.7 mcg
Vitamin C7.9 mg13.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D9 IU2.2%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.56 mg37.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.4 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate116.3 mcg29.1%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid93.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium112.9 mg11.3%Top 30%High
Iron1.7 mg9.4%Top 30%High
Magnesium35.4 mg8.8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus170.2 mg17%Top 30%High
Potassium242.7 mg6.9%Top 30%High
Sodium219 mg9.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.1 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.56 mg28.1%Top 10%Very High
Selenium28.7 mcg40.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.6 g12.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.5 g9.9%Top 30%High
Sugars3 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose1.1 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.9 g19.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.8 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.6 g23.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat8.1 g40.4%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat5.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 586 Calories from Fat 249

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.7 g 42.6%

Saturated Fat 14.4 g 72%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 78.9 mg 26.3%

Sodium 389.9 mg 16.2%

Total Carbohydrates 66.9 g 22.3%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%

Sugars 5.3 g

Protein 17.6 g 35.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 20.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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