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Cucumber Hummus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cucumber Hummus Recipe

Cucumber Hummus has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 8.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.3 gms of protein, it is low 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 88, for Cucumber Hummus, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C9 mg15%
Thiamin0.12 mg8%
Niacin1.4 mg7%
Vitamin B60.2 mg10%
Folate52 mcg13%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium50 mg5%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Potassium115 mg3.3%
Sodium109 mg4.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.6 g2.9%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.4%
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.3 g4.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.4 g5.2%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68 Calories from Fat 31

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.4 g 5.2%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 109 mg 4.5%

Total Carbohydrates 8.6 g 2.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 2.3 g 4.6%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 5% Iron 9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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