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Delicious Easy to Make Quinoa ! - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Delicious Easy to Make Quinoa! Recipe

Delicious Easy to Make Quinoa! has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 41.5g 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 7.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 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 a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Delicious Easy to Make Quinoa! has been given a composite ranking of 88, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.75 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C39.1 mg65.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.5 mg7.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate100.8 mcg25.2%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.75 mg7.5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29.3 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.3 mg12.5%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium80.5 mg20.1%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus200 mg20%Top 30%High
Potassium402.3 mg11.5%Top 10%Very High
Sodium11.1 mg0.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.5 mg10%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.75 mg37.6%Top 10%Very High
Selenium3 mcg4.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.2 g10.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.5%Top 30%High
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.6 g11.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.4 g26.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat12 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389 Calories from Fat 208

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23.1 g 35.5%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g 15.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 14.7 mg 0.6%

Total Carbohydrates 41.5 g 13.8%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 7.4 g 14.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 86.7%

Calcium 3.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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