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Pork Skewers With Avocado Tzatziki Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pork Skewers With Avocado Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Pork Skewers With Avocado Tzatziki Sauce has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 57g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 42.6 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.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 79, for Pork Skewers With Avocado Tzatziki Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A85.6 IU1.7%Mid 40%Average
Retinol1 mcg
Vitamin C14.6 mg24.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.5 mg33.1%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.25 mg14.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3 mg14.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.4%Top 30%High
Folate27.8 mcg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid14.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.25 mcg4.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.99 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.1 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus113.2 mg11.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium223.8 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Sodium166 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.99 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.9 mcg25.5%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.1 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.6 g21.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.4 g22.1%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.4 g17.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat8.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 906 Calories from Fat 522

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 58 g 89.2%

Saturated Fat 13.8 g 69%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 121.5 mg 40.5%

Sodium 668.8 mg 27.9%

Total Carbohydrates 57 g 19%

Dietary Fiber 6.2 g24.8%

Sugars 7.2 g

Protein 42.6 g 85.2%

Vitamin A 6.9% Vitamin C 98.3%

Calcium 13.7% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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