jamaican sugar and water has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 30g 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 0.3 gms of protein, it is low 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. 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Jamaican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 76, for jamaican sugar and water, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 1% | |
Calories from Fat | 1% | |
Calories from Carbs | 98% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 20 IU | 0.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 13 mg | 21.7% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0.33% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.8% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.01 mg | 0.4% | ||
Niacin | 0.08 mg | 0.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.9% | ||
Folate | 3.6 mcg | 0.9% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.09 mg | 0.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 15 mg | 1.5% | ||
Iron | 0.27 mg | 1.5% | ||
Magnesium | 2.8 mg | 0.7% | ||
Phosphorus | 8 mg | 0.8% | ||
Potassium | 45.6 mg | 1.3% | ||
Sodium | 0.9 mg | 0.04% | ||
Zinc | 0.05 mg | 0.3% | ||
Copper | 0.03 mg | 1.6% | ||
Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.3% | ||
Selenium | 0.21 mcg | 0.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 30 g | 10% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.8% | ||
Sugars | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 0.3 g | 0.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.15% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.15%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0.9 mg 0.04%
Total Carbohydrates 30 g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 0.3 g 0.6%
Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 21.7%
Calcium 1.5% Iron 1.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 42
Protein 0 g | Carbs 10.3 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 16
Protein 0 g | Carbs 4.2 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 30.6 g | Fat 13.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 180
Protein 4.5 g | Carbs 27.5 g | Fat 5.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 4 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 10.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 115
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 19.2 g | Fat 3.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 72
Protein 2.3 g | Carbs 4.6 g | Fat 5.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 24
Protein 0.2 g | Carbs 6.1 g | Fat 0 g