Melissa's - Smart Cuisine Lentil has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 20.2g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.09 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 low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 80, for Melissa's - Smart Cuisine Lentil, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 30% | |
| Calories from Fat | 4% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 66% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- No Saturated Fat
- Very high in Dietary Fiber
- Very high in Iron
Why this is bad for you
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20.2 mg | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 18.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Sodium | 237.9 mg | 9.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 32.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Sugars | 2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.51 g | 0.78% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 Calories from Fat 6
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g 1.5%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium 471 mg 19.6%
Total Carbohydrates 40 g 13.3%
Dietary Fiber 16 g64%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 18 g 36%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 4% Iron 37%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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