Ham & Potato Casserole/Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Ham & Potato Casserole/Scalloped Potatoes has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 45.5g 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 20.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. 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 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 58, for Ham & Potato Casserole/Scalloped Potatoes, and we advise that this food in moderation.