Dirty Quinuoa has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.
The food contains 60.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 15.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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 93, for Dirty Quinuoa, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 7% | |
Calories from Carbs | 74% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 5890 IU | 117.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 130.6 mg | 217.7% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.62 mg | 2.1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.4 mg | 26.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.16 mg | 9.6% | ||
Niacin | 2.2 mg | 10.9% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | 20.4% | ||
Folate | 220 mcg | 55% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.79 mg | 7.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 74 mg | 7.4% | ||
Iron | 3.4 mg | 19.1% | ||
Magnesium | 108.4 mg | 27.1% | ||
Phosphorus | 233 mg | 23.3% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 48.6 mg | 2% | ||
Zinc | 1.7 mg | 11.5% | ||
Copper | 0.43 mg | 21.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.86 mg | 42.8% | ||
Selenium | 2.7 mcg | 3.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 20.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 15 g | 60% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 15.7 g | 31.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%
Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 48.6 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 60.3 g 20.1%
Dietary Fiber 15 g60%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 15.7 g 31.4%
Vitamin A 117.8% Vitamin C 217.7%
Calcium 7.4% Iron 19.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 165
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 9.3 g | Fat 12.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 335
Protein 16.4 g | Carbs 24.6 g | Fat 21.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 150
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 15.6 g | Fat 9.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 234
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 57.5 g | Fat 2.5 g