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Kale Caesar with Cucumbers and Leeks - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Kale Caesar with Cucumbers and Leeks Recipe

Kale Caesar with Cucumbers and Leeks has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 31.7g 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 10.5 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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 9.36 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Kale Caesar with Cucumbers and Leeks, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat68%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A34700 IU694%
Vitamin C273 mg455%
Thiamin0.41 mg27%
Niacin6.8 mg34%
Vitamin B61 mg50%
Folate168 mcg42%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium490 mg49%
Iron9.4 mg52%
Magnesium128 mg32%
Potassium1161 mg33.2%
Sodium853 mg35.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.7 g10.6%
Dietary Fiber5.1 g20.4%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.5 g21%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat39.8 g61.2%
Saturated Fat6.4 g32%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500 Calories from Fat 358

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 39.8 g 61.2%

Saturated Fat 6.4 g 32%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 13 mg 4.3%

Sodium 853 mg 35.5%

Total Carbohydrates 31.7 g 10.6%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.4%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 10.5 g 21%

Vitamin A 694% Vitamin C 455%

Calcium 49% Iron 52%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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