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Ed's special - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ed's special Recipe

Ed's special has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 5.6g 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 31 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 has an average 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 39, for Ed's special, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein47%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4480 IU89.6%
Vitamin C8 mg13.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.76 mg2.5%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.7%
Riboflavin0.1 mg5.6%
Niacin0.26 mg1.3%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5.1%
Folate63.2 mcg15.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.07 mg0.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium184 mg18.4%
Iron2.7 mg14.9%
Magnesium40 mg10%
Phosphorus33 mg3.3%
Potassium193.3 mg5.5%
Sodium381.7 mg15.9%
Zinc0.42 mg2.8%
Copper0.09 mg4.5%
Manganese0.54 mg27.2%
Selenium1.1 mcg1.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.6 g1.9%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein31 g62%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.1 g20.2%
Saturated Fat5.8 g29%
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.1 g 20.2%

Saturated Fat 5.8 g 29%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 80 mg 26.7%

Sodium 381.7 mg 15.9%

Total Carbohydrates 5.6 g 1.9%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 31 g 62%

Vitamin A 89.6% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 18.4% Iron 14.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2106916 Embed Table:

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