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Low Carb Broccoli Squares - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Low Carb Broccoli Squares Recipe

Low Carb Broccoli Squares has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 8.8g 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 27.7 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 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 a high 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 12, for Low Carb Broccoli Squares, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein39%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1120 IU22.4%
Vitamin C32.3 mg53.9%
Vitamin D17.6 IU4.4%
Vitamin E1.3 mg4.2%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.9%
Riboflavin0.41 mg24.3%
Niacin0.48 mg2.4%
Vitamin B60.22 mg10.8%
Folate84.4 mcg21.1%
Vitamin B121 mcg17.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.76 mg7.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium332 mg33.2%
Iron1.5 mg8.2%
Magnesium34.8 mg8.7%
Phosphorus353 mg35.3%
Potassium313.3 mg9%
Sodium579.5 mg24.1%
Zinc2 mg13.2%
Copper0.22 mg10.9%
Manganese0.26 mg13%
Selenium20 mcg28.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.8 g2.9%
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%
Sugars3.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27.7 g55.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.6 g24%
Saturated Fat9.2 g46%
Monounsaturated Fat4.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.6 g 24%

Saturated Fat 9.2 g 46%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 153.9 mg 51.3%

Sodium 579.5 mg 24.1%

Total Carbohydrates 8.8 g 2.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 3.9 g

Protein 27.7 g 55.4%

Vitamin A 22.4% Vitamin C 53.9%

Calcium 33.2% Iron 8.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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