Old El Paso - Dinner Kit has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 42.25g 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 28.17 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.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and high in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.8 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Calories from Protein | 25% | |
Calories from Fat | 39% | |
Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 281.7 IU | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 112.7 mg | 11.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 3.8 mg | 21.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 1690.1 mg | 70.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 14.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 2.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 28.2 g | 56.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 19.7 g | 30.3% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 7 g | 35.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 2.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14 g 21.5%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Trans Fat 1.5 g
Cholesterol 55 mg 18.3%
Sodium 1200 mg 50%
Total Carbohydrates 30 g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 20 g 40%
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C
Calcium 8% Iron 15%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 112
Protein 3.2 g | Carbs 21.2 g | Fat 2.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 310
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 0.88 g | Fat 28.3 g
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Protein 38.3 g | Carbs 38.3 g | Fat 18.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 285
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 39.1 g | Fat 12.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 208
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 32.5 g | Fat 5.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 123
Protein 4.8 g | Carbs 18.5 g | Fat 3.1 g
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Protein | Carbs 3.2 g | Fat
Per 100g | Calories 306
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 53.1 g | Fat 8.2 g