Persian Rice With Barberries (Zereshk Polow) Recipe

Persian Rice With Barberries (Zereshk Polow) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 93.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 6.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Persian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Persian Rice With Barberries (Zereshk Polow) has been given a composite ranking of 4, and sparingly.