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Kefta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Kefta Recipe

Kefta has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 4.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 12.4 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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.

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Lebanese cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 21, for Kefta, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs9%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C12.6 mg21%
Thiamin0.05 mg3%
Niacin5.4 mg27%
Vitamin B60.16 mg8%
Folate60 mcg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron2.3 mg13%
Magnesium28 mg7%
Potassium276 mg7.9%
Sodium541 mg22.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.3 g1.4%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.4 g24.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat6.8 g34%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 6.8 g 34%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 58 mg 19.3%

Sodium 541 mg 22.5%

Total Carbohydrates 4.3 g 1.4%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 12.4 g 24.8%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 21%

Calcium 4% Iron 13%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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