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.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 54% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 19 IU | 0.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 528 mg | 52.8% | ||
Iron | 4 mg | 22.2% | ||
Potassium | 422 mg | 12.1% | ||
Sodium | 4000 mg | 166.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26 g | 8.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 16% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 26 g | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 27 g | 41.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 16 g | 80% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 297
Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 22.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 90
Protein 7 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 2.5 g