Lo Carb Egg Benedict Recipe
Lo Carb Egg Benedict has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.
The food contains 6.8g 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 11.9 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. 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 14, for Lo Carb Egg Benedict, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 25% | |
| Calories from Fat | 61% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 14% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- High in Vitamin A
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- High in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1455 IU | 29.1% | ||
| Vitamin C | 9.1 mg | 15.2% | ||
| Vitamin D | 46.4 IU | 11.6% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 1.7% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg | 13.3% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.31 mg | 18.4% | ||
| Niacin | 1.2 mg | 5.8% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28 mg | 14% | ||
| Folate | 54 mcg | 13.5% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.75 mcg | 12.5% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.35 mg | 3.5% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 71 mg | 7.1% | ||
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8.4% | ||
| Magnesium | 16.8 mg | 4.2% | ||
| Phosphorus | 201 mg | 20.1% | ||
| Potassium | 375.1 mg | 10.7% | ||
| Sodium | 366.3 mg | 15.3% | ||
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | 8% | ||
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 3.5% | ||
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 5.6% | ||
| Selenium | 3.9 mcg | 5.5% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2.3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.4% | ||
| Sugars | 0.9 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.9 g | 23.8% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 19.7% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.8 g 19.7%
Saturated Fat 5.8 g 29%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 233.9 mg 78%
Sodium 366.3 mg 15.3%
Total Carbohydrates 6.8 g 2.3%
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%
Sugars 0.9 g
Protein 11.9 g 23.8%
Vitamin A 29.1% Vitamin C 15.2%
Calcium 7.1% Iron 8.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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