Mom's Dreaded Meat Loaf Recipe
Mom's Dreaded Meat Loaf has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 18.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 32.1 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.84 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 13, for Mom's Dreaded Meat Loaf, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 37% | |
| Calories from Fat | 41% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 22% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- High in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 230 IU | 4.6% | ||
| Vitamin C | 11.6 mg | 19.3% | ||
| Vitamin D | 8.8 IU | 2.2% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 1% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.19 mg | 12.6% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.16 mg | 9.4% | ||
| Niacin | 1.2 mg | 6.1% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 2.9% | ||
| Folate | 29.2 mcg | 7.3% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23 mcg | 3.8% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.32 mg | 3.2% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4.7% | ||
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 26.9% | ||
| Magnesium | 10.8 mg | 2.7% | ||
| Phosphorus | 63 mg | 6.3% | ||
| Potassium | 198.2 mg | 5.7% | ||
| Sodium | 991.1 mg | 41.3% | ||
| Zinc | 0.47 mg | 3.1% | ||
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 2.8% | ||
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 9.5% | ||
| Selenium | 9.7 mcg | 13.9% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 6.2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.6% | ||
| Sugars | 4.3 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 24.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 29.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.9 g 24.5%
Saturated Fat 5.9 g 29.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 139.6 mg 46.5%
Sodium 991.1 mg 41.3%
Total Carbohydrates 18.7 g 6.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%
Sugars 4.3 g
Protein 32.1 g 64.2%
Vitamin A 4.6% Vitamin C 19.3%
Calcium 4.7% Iron 26.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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