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Gorgonzola Sage Cheese Ball - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Gorgonzola Sage Cheese Ball Recipe

Gorgonzola Sage Cheese Ball has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 6.5g 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 11 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 40, for Gorgonzola Sage Cheese Ball, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat69%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A964.9 IU19.3%Top 10%Very High
Retinol118.9 mcg
Vitamin C2.7 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D12.2 IU3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate51.4 mcg12.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.4 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium432.4 mg43.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron2.7 mg15%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium64.9 mg16.2%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus252.7 mg25.3%Top 10%Very High
Potassium275.7 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Sodium568 mg23.7%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2.7 mg18%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.2 mcg17.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.8 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber4.1 g16.2%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.9 g29.7%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine1.4 mg
Leucine1.4 mg
Lysine1.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1.4 mg
Tyrosine1.4 mg
Valine1.4 mg
Arginine1.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1.4 mg
Serine1.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat23.5 g36.2%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat11.5 g57.4%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat5.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218 Calories from Fat 156

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.4 g 26.8%

Saturated Fat 8.5 g 42.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35.7 mg 11.9%

Sodium 420.3 mg 17.5%

Total Carbohydrates 6.5 g 2.2%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 11 g 22%

Vitamin A 14.3% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 32% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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