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Hearty (and hearty healthy) vegetable quinoa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Hearty (and hearty healthy) vegetable quinoa Recipe

Hearty (and hearty healthy) vegetable quinoa has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 43.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing 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.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low 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".

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Hearty (and hearty healthy) vegetable quinoa has been given a composite ranking of 73, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1965 IU39.3%
Vitamin C31.4 mg52.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.34 mg1.1%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.3%
Riboflavin1.5 mg89.1%
Niacin1.1 mg5.7%
Vitamin B60.19 mg9.7%
Folate46.8 mcg11.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium116 mg11.6%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Magnesium40.8 mg10.2%
Phosphorus456 mg45.6%
Potassium521 mg14.9%
Sodium876.4 mg36.5%
Zinc0.35 mg2.3%
Copper0.12 mg5.9%
Manganese0.29 mg14.5%
Selenium0.77 mcg1.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.7 g14.6%
Dietary Fiber6.6 g26.4%
Sugars6.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.2 g28.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.1 g12.5%
Saturated Fat2.7 g13.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.1 g 12.5%

Saturated Fat 2.7 g 13.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 876.4 mg 36.5%

Total Carbohydrates 43.7 g 14.6%

Dietary Fiber 6.6 g26.4%

Sugars 6.6 g

Protein 14.2 g 28.4%

Vitamin A 39.3% Vitamin C 52.4%

Calcium 11.6% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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