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.
Calories from Protein | 47% | |
Calories from Fat | 45% | |
Calories from Carbs | 8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 4480 IU | 89.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 8 mg | 13.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.76 mg | 2.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 2.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 5.6% | ||
Niacin | 0.26 mg | 1.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5.1% | ||
Folate | 63.2 mcg | 15.8% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.07 mg | 0.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 184 mg | 18.4% | ||
Iron | 2.7 mg | 14.9% | ||
Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% | ||
Phosphorus | 33 mg | 3.3% | ||
Potassium | 193.3 mg | 5.5% | ||
Sodium | 381.7 mg | 15.9% | ||
Zinc | 0.42 mg | 2.8% | ||
Copper | 0.09 mg | 4.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.54 mg | 27.2% | ||
Selenium | 1.1 mcg | 1.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 5.6 g | 1.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 31 g | 62% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 13.1 g | 20.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 180
Protein 11.8 g | Carbs 2 g | Fat 13.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 190
Protein 15.9 g | Carbs 29.9 g | Fat 1.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 333
Protein 29.5 g | Carbs 37.9 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 318
Protein 26.5 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 17.2 g