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Lentils With Fennel (And Sausage) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lentils With Fennel (And Sausage) Recipe

Lentils With Fennel (And Sausage) has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 43.3g 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 36.9 gms of protein, it is very 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 high 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 very 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Lentils With Fennel (And Sausage) has been given a composite ranking of 91, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.33 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C3 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.17 mg11%Top 30%High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.66 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Folate44.4 mcg11.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.17 mcg2.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.33 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.99 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.3 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus68.8 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.17 mg0%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium286.7 mg11.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.83 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.17 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Selenium3.3 mcg4.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.1 g2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber3 g11.9%Top 30%High
Sugars0.7 g
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.1 g12.2%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.2 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid0.7 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4 g6.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1 g5.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 536 Calories from Fat 220

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24.5 g 37.7%

Saturated Fat 6.3 g 31.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 42.5 mg 14.2%

Sodium 1737.2 mg 72.4%

Total Carbohydrates 43.3 g 14.4%

Dietary Fiber 18.1 g72.4%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 36.9 g 73.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 12.7% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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