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Jicama and Cauliflower Faux Potatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Jicama and Cauliflower Faux Potatoes Recipe

Jicama and Cauliflower Faux Potatoes has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 46.4g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 3.83 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 96, for Jicama and Cauliflower Faux Potatoes, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A160 IU3.2%
Vitamin C390.7 mg651.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.34 mg1.1%
Thiamin0.5 mg33%
Riboflavin0.54 mg31.6%
Niacin4.5 mg22.3%
Vitamin B62 mg98.3%
Folate476.8 mcg119.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid5.5 mg55%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium200 mg20%
Iron3.8 mg21.3%
Magnesium127.6 mg31.9%
Phosphorus382 mg38.2%
Potassium2 mg0.1%
Sodium252.3 mg10.5%
Zinc2.4 mg16.3%
Copper0.38 mg18.9%
Manganese1.5 mg72.7%
Selenium6.3 mcg9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate46.4 g15.5%
Dietary Fiber21.1 g84.4%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.1 g34.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.8 g2.8%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.8 g 2.8%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 252.3 mg 10.5%

Total Carbohydrates 46.4 g 15.5%

Dietary Fiber 21.1 g84.4%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 17.1 g 34.2%

Vitamin A 3.2% Vitamin C 651.2%

Calcium 20% Iron 21.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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