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Mel's Mediterranean Farro - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mel's Mediterranean Farro Recipe

Mel's Mediterranean Farro has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 24g 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 4.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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".

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.

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Mel's Mediterranean Farro, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A55 IU1.1%
Vitamin C6.4 mg10.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.24 mg0.8%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.2%
Riboflavin0.02 mg1.2%
Niacin0.08 mg0.4%
Vitamin B60.29 mg14.4%
Folate40.8 mcg10.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.18 mg1.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium19 mg1.9%
Iron1.1 mg6.3%
Magnesium17.6 mg4.4%
Phosphorus55 mg5.5%
Potassium104.5 mg3%
Sodium282.5 mg11.8%
Zinc0.65 mg4.3%
Copper0.11 mg5.3%
Manganese0.37 mg18.3%
Selenium1.7 mcg2.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24 g8%
Dietary Fiber3.7 g14.8%
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.6 g9.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.5 g10%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.5 g 10%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 282.5 mg 11.8%

Total Carbohydrates 24 g 8%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 4.6 g 9.2%

Vitamin A 1.1% Vitamin C 10.7%

Calcium 1.9% Iron 6.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2203665 Embed Table:

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