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Farro with Fennel and Carrots - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Farro with Fennel and Carrots Recipe

Farro with Fennel and Carrots has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 51g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 10 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 81, for Farro with Fennel and Carrots, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5000 IU100%
Vitamin C15 mg25%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium550 mg15.7%
Sodium600 mg25%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate51 g17%
Dietary Fiber8 g32%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10 g20%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 600 mg 25%

Total Carbohydrates 51 g 17%

Dietary Fiber 8 g32%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 10 g 20%

Vitamin A 100% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 6% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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