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Lentil and Rice Stuffed Peppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lentil and Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Lentil and Rice Stuffed Peppers has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 28.2g 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 18.3 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. It's average 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 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 60, for Lentil and Rice Stuffed Peppers, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A440 IU8.8%
Vitamin C32.2 mg53.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.68 mg2.3%
Thiamin0.18 mg12.3%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8.2%
Niacin3.6 mg18%
Vitamin B60.4 mg20.1%
Folate84 mcg21%
Vitamin B121.1 mcg18.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.65 mg6.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium196 mg19.6%
Iron3.1 mg17.1%
Magnesium53.2 mg13.3%
Phosphorus191 mg19.1%
Potassium458 mg13.1%
Sodium356.7 mg14.9%
Zinc2.5 mg16.6%
Copper0.27 mg13.4%
Manganese0.8 mg39.8%
Selenium12.3 mcg17.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.2 g9.4%
Dietary Fiber5.3 g21.2%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.3 g36.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.8 g25.8%
Saturated Fat7.8 g39%
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.8 g 25.8%

Saturated Fat 7.8 g 39%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 51 mg 17%

Sodium 356.7 mg 14.9%

Total Carbohydrates 28.2 g 9.4%

Dietary Fiber 5.3 g21.2%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 18.3 g 36.6%

Vitamin A 8.8% Vitamin C 53.7%

Calcium 19.6% Iron 17.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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