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Leek and Asparagus Frittata - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Leek and Asparagus Frittata Recipe

Leek and Asparagus Frittata has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.

The food contains 7g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 7, for Leek and Asparagus Frittata, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat66%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1500 IU30%
Vitamin C4.8 mg8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium300 mg30%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium330 mg9.4%
Sodium820 mg34.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7 g2.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24 g48%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat27 g41.5%
Saturated Fat14 g70%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360 Calories from Fat 240

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27 g 41.5%

Saturated Fat 14 g 70%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 430 mg 143.3%

Sodium 820 mg 34.2%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 24 g 48%

Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 30% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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