Egyptian El Menenas (Almond Paste Cookies) Recipe

Egyptian El Menenas (Almond Paste Cookies) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.

The food contains 449.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and very high 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 very high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 47.5 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. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Egyptian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Egyptian El Menenas (Almond Paste Cookies) has been given a composite ranking of 8, and sparingly.