Creamy Orzo With Feta Recipe

Creamy Orzo With Feta has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 44.5g 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. With 13.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Greek cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Creamy Orzo With Feta has been given a composite ranking of 22, and sparingly.