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Green Giant Broccoli & 3 Cheese Sauce - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Broccoli & 3 Cheese Sauce

Green Giant - Broccoli & 3 Cheese Sauce has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 6.36g 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. With 2.73 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for Green Giant - Broccoli & 3 Cheese Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A90 IU1.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin C27.3 mg45.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium128.2 mg12.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0 mg
Potassium819.1 mg23.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium381.8 mg15.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.4 g2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.7 g5.5%Bottom 30%Low

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.4 g2.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.45 g2.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 420 mg 17.5%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 3 g 6%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 14.1% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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