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Mashed Roots - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mashed Roots Recipe

Mashed Roots has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.

The food contains 27g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 6 gms of protein, it is average 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and high in trans 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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. 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 57, for Mashed Roots, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs51%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C30 mg50%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium840 mg24%
Sodium320 mg13.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27 g9%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 2 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 320 mg 13.3%

Total Carbohydrates 27 g 9%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 10% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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