Orzo with Thyme and Lemon Zest Recipe
Orzo with Thyme and Lemon Zest has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 6g 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 3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 19, for Orzo with Thyme and Lemon Zest, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 27% | |
| Calories from Fat | 19% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 54% |
Why this is good for you
- No Saturated Fat
- Very low in Cholesterol
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 13 IU | 0.3% |
Mineral Analysis
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 6 g | 2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 0.86 g | 3.4% | ||
| Sugars | 2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.93 g | 1.4% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.93 g 1.4%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 3 mg 1%
Sodium 1000 mg 41.7%
Total Carbohydrates 6 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.86 g3.4%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 3 g 6%
Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C
Calcium 2.1% Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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