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Herbed Ricotta Spread - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Herbed Ricotta Spread Recipe

Herbed Ricotta Spread Recipe has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

The food contains 26g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 26 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Herbed Ricotta Spread Recipe has been given a composite ranking of 5, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat54%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A19 IU0.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium528 mg52.8%
Iron4 mg22.2%
Potassium422 mg12.1%
Sodium4000 mg166.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26 g8.7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26 g52%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat27 g41.5%
Saturated Fat16 g80%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 443 Calories from Fat 242

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27 g 41.5%

Saturated Fat 16 g 80%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 99 mg 33%

Sodium 4000 mg 166.7%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g 8.7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 26 g 52%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 52.8% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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