Excelsior - Water Crackers Genuine Jamaican has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 72.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.02 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.41 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Jamaican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Snack.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 45, for Excelsior - Water Crackers Genuine Jamaican, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 0% | |
Calories from Carbs | 83% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 660.7 mg | 27.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 72.1 g | 24% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 15 g | 30% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 0 g | |||
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 220 mg 9.2%
Total Carbohydrates 24 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 5 g 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 464
Protein 6.6 g | Carbs 66.2 g | Fat 16.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 314
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 51 g | Fat 9.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 433
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 63.3 g | Fat 16.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 497
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 62.1 g | Fat 28 g
Per 100g | Calories 298
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 65.5 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 360
Protein 15 g | Carbs 72.1 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 360
Protein 15 g | Carbs 72.1 g | Fat 0 g