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Middle Eastern Platter - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Middle Eastern Platter Recipe

Middle Eastern Platter has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 54g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 21 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 5.4 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 a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 52, for Middle Eastern Platter, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2250 IU45%
Vitamin C36 mg60%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium350 mg35%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Potassium680 mg19.4%
Sodium2150 mg89.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate54 g18%
Dietary Fiber11 g44%
Sugars7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21 g42%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat26 g40%
Saturated Fat10 g50%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 510 Calories from Fat 240

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26 g 40%

Saturated Fat 10 g 50%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 50 mg 16.7%

Sodium 2150 mg 89.6%

Total Carbohydrates 54 g 18%

Dietary Fiber 11 g44%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 21 g 42%

Vitamin A 45% Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 35% Iron 30%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/middle-eastern-platter Embed Table:

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