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Creamy Quinoa Primavera - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Quinoa Primavera Recipe

Creamy Quinoa Primavera has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 42.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 89, for Creamy Quinoa Primavera, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs58%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6090 IU121.8%
Vitamin C43.7 mg72.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.5 mg5%
Thiamin0.06 mg3.9%
Riboflavin1 mg61.6%
Niacin0.72 mg3.6%
Vitamin B60.14 mg6.8%
Folate39.6 mcg9.9%
Vitamin B120.02 mcg0.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.36 mg3.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium136 mg13.6%
Iron3 mg16.7%
Magnesium18 mg4.5%
Phosphorus319 mg31.9%
Potassium284.4 mg8.1%
Sodium160.2 mg6.7%
Zinc0.35 mg2.3%
Copper0.05 mg2.4%
Manganese0.17 mg8.7%
Selenium1.9 mcg2.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.3 g14.1%
Dietary Fiber5.9 g23.6%
Sugars5.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.7 g23.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.4 g12.9%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.4 g 12.9%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3.8 mg 1.3%

Sodium 160.2 mg 6.7%

Total Carbohydrates 42.3 g 14.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%

Sugars 5.8 g

Protein 11.7 g 23.4%

Vitamin A 121.8% Vitamin C 72.9%

Calcium 13.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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