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Good For You Scrambled Eggs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Good For You Scrambled Eggs Recipe

Good For You Scrambled Eggs has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Riboflavin.

The food contains 4.4g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.2 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 average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average 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".

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 is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Good For You Scrambled Eggs, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs10%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A840 IU16.8%
Vitamin C2.5 mg4.2%
Vitamin D40 IU10%
Vitamin E0.8 mg2.7%
Thiamin0.23 mg15.6%
Riboflavin0.91 mg53.6%
Niacin0.38 mg1.9%
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.6%
Folate75.6 mcg18.9%
Vitamin B121.2 mcg20%
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg10.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium371 mg37.1%
Iron3.5 mg19.4%
Magnesium40.4 mg10.1%
Phosphorus179 mg17.9%
Potassium392.2 mg11.2%
Sodium766.6 mg31.9%
Zinc1.5 mg10%
Copper0.23 mg11.3%
Manganese0.8 mg40.2%
Selenium24.5 mcg35%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.4 g1.5%
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.2%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.2 g28.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.6 g17.8%
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.5%
Monounsaturated Fat6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.6 g 17.8%

Saturated Fat 1.7 g 8.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.6 mg 0.2%

Sodium 766.6 mg 31.9%

Total Carbohydrates 4.4 g 1.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 14.2 g 28.4%

Vitamin A 16.8% Vitamin C 4.2%

Calcium 37.1% Iron 19.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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