Kay's Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Kay's Vegetarian Chili has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 37.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 16.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 6.07 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 88, for Kay's Vegetarian Chili, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 29% | |
| Calories from Fat | 5% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 66% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Vitamin B6
- High in Niacin
- High in Vitamin C
- No Cholesterol
- Very low in Saturated Fat
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 975 IU | 19.5% | ||
| Vitamin C | 16.1 mg | 26.9% | ||
| Vitamin D | 6.8 IU | 1.7% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0.33% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.26 mg | 17.5% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 15.2% | ||
| Niacin | 5.1 mg | 25.6% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.47 mg | 23.7% | ||
| Folate | 9.2 mcg | 2.3% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 3.2 mcg | 52.6% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.3 mg | 12.9% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 124 mg | 12.4% | ||
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 33.7% | ||
| Magnesium | 11.2 mg | 2.8% | ||
| Phosphorus | 33 mg | 3.3% | ||
| Potassium | 355.2 mg | 10.1% | ||
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
| Zinc | 4.7 mg | 31.5% | ||
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 3.4% | ||
| Manganese | 0.18 mg | 9% | ||
| Selenium | 2 mcg | 2.8% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 12.4% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 31.6% | ||
| Sugars | 14 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.3 g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 37.2 g 12.4%
Dietary Fiber 7.9 g31.6%
Sugars 14 g
Protein 16.1 g 32.2%
Vitamin A 19.5% Vitamin C 26.9%
Calcium 12.4% Iron 33.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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