Porcupine Balls 4 has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 57g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 30 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 average 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 average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 49, for Porcupine Balls 4, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 30% | |
Calories from Fat | 13% | |
Calories from Carbs | 57% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1 IU | 0% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 36 mg | 3.6% | ||
Iron | 5 mg | 27.8% | ||
Potassium | 535 mg | 15.3% | ||
Sodium | 473 mg | 19.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 57 g | 19% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.96 g | 3.8% | ||
Sugars | 0.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 30 g | 60% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 6 g | 9.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 Calories from Fat 57
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g 9.2%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%
Sodium 473 mg 19.7%
Total Carbohydrates 57 g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.96 g3.8%
Sugars 0.4 g
Protein 30 g 60%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C
Calcium 3.6% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 95
Protein 7 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 1 g
Per Serving | Calories 496
Protein 25 g | Carbs 90 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 2231
Protein 6 g | Carbs 20 g | Fat 240 g
Per Serving | Calories 14
Protein 0.44 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 0.34 g