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Mendi's Favorite Orzo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mendi's Favorite Orzo Recipe

Mendi's Favorite Orzo has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 36.9g 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 8.5 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mendi's Favorite Orzo has been given a composite ranking of 73, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Niacin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A700 IU14%
Vitamin C8.4 mg14%
Thiamin0.18 mg12%
Niacin8.2 mg41%
Vitamin B60.16 mg8%
Folate244 mcg61%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Magnesium48 mg12%
Potassium316 mg9%
Sodium155 mg6.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.9 g12.3%
Dietary Fiber3.1 g12.4%
Sugars4.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.5 g17%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.3 g15.8%
Saturated Fat3.7 g18.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 Calories from Fat 93

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.3 g 15.8%

Saturated Fat 3.7 g 18.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 11 mg 3.7%

Sodium 155 mg 6.5%

Total Carbohydrates 36.9 g 12.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 4.2 g

Protein 8.5 g 17%

Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 14%

Calcium 2% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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