Hawaiian Loco Moco (Hearty Breakfast) Recipe

Hawaiian Loco Moco (Hearty Breakfast) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 108.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 72.8 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 12 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 very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Hawaiian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 38, for Hawaiian Loco Moco (Hearty Breakfast), and we advise that this food in moderation.