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Pistachio Ambrosia - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pistachio Ambrosia Recipe

Pistachio Ambrosia has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 31.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high 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 2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 47, for Pistachio Ambrosia, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein3%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A356.8 IU7.1%Top 30%High
Retinol28.4 mcg
Vitamin C10.8 mg18%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.3 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.57 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate8 mcg2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium34.7 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.57 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium11.9 mg3%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus30.7 mg3.1%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium142 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium14.6 mg0.6%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.57 mg28.4%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.1 mcg1.6%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.9 g6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars15.8 g
Glucose3.4 mg
Fructose3.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.1 g2.3%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.6 g10.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.8 g23.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227 Calories from Fat 105

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.6 g 17.8%

Saturated Fat 8.4 g 42%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 12.6 mg 4.2%

Sodium 25.7 mg 1.1%

Total Carbohydrates 31.5 g 10.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 27.8 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 12.6% Vitamin C 31.7%

Calcium 6.1% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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