Jamaican Healthy Meat "patties" (Low Calorie/Low Fat/Low Glycemic) Recipe

Jamaican Healthy Meat "patties" (Low Calorie/Low Fat/Low Glycemic) has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 21.9g 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 11.3 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 low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Jamaican cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Jamaican Healthy Meat "patties" (Low Calorie/Low Fat/Low Glycemic) has been given a composite ranking of 94, and on a regular basis.