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Mexican Confetti Orzo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Confetti Orzo Recipe

Mexican Confetti Orzo has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 20.7g 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 3.5 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 low 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".

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Confetti Orzo has been given a composite ranking of 76, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs82%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • No Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.27 mg17.7%
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.6%
Niacin1.5 mg7.6%
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate60.8 mcg15.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0 mg
Iron0.92 mg5.1%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium0 mg
Sodium0 mg
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.7 g6.9%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.5 g7%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.5 g0.77%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 0 mg

Total Carbohydrates 20.7 g 6.9%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 3.5 g 7%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron 5.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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