Leek & Ham With Hollandaise Sauce (Weight Watchers/Core) Recipe

Leek & Ham With Hollandaise Sauce (Weight Watchers/Core) has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 51.9g 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. With 21.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to French cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Leek & Ham With Hollandaise Sauce (Weight Watchers/Core) has been given a composite ranking of 36, and in moderation.