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Porkupine Balls - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Porkupine Balls Recipe

Porkupine Balls has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 28.5g 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 18 gms of protein, it is high 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 average 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 48, for Porkupine Balls, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A181.3 IU3.6%Top 30%High
Retinol9.7 mcg
Vitamin C4.5 mg7.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.9 IU1.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg12.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.35 mg17.3%Top 30%High
Folate14.2 mcg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid9.7 mcg
Vitamin B120.35 mcg5.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.35 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium19.7 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium15.2 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus80.3 mg8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium167.1 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium303.5 mg12.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.69 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium9.7 mcg13.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.9 g3.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.66 g2.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.2 g12.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.9 g4.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.83 g4.2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262 Calories from Fat 75

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.3 g 12.8%

Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 95.1 mg 31.7%

Sodium 877.2 mg 36.6%

Total Carbohydrates 28.5 g 9.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 9.3 g

Protein 18 g 36%

Vitamin A 10.5% Vitamin C 21.7%

Calcium 5.7% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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