Edikang Ikong (Pumpkin and water leaves soup) Recipe
Edikang Ikong (Pumpkin and water leaves soup) Recipe has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.
The food contains 2.37g 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 31.44 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Nigerian cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 38, for Edikang Ikong (Pumpkin and water leaves soup) Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 21% | |
| Calories from Fat | 78% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 2% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Sodium
Mineral Analysis
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.61 g | 0.2% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0.41% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0.3 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g | 16.1% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 20.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 49.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 596 Calories from Fat 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.2 g 80.4%
Saturated Fat 38.8 g 194%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 88 mg 29.3%
Sodium 1409 mg 58.7%
Total Carbohydrates 2.37 g 0.8%
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%
Sugars 1.1 g
Protein 31.4 g 62.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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