Portuguese Corn Bread (Broa) 2 has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 81.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
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. 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 is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Portuguese cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 66, for Portuguese Corn Bread (Broa) 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 12% | |
Calories from Carbs | 78% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 68.6 IU | 1.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 4.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.6 mg | 8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 29.8 mcg | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.53 mg | 5.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 26.6 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.1 mg | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 37.8 mg | 9.4% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 106.9 mg | 10.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 128.7 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 223.2 mg | 9.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.53 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.53 mg | 26.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 14.9 mcg | 21.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 14.5% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 6 g | 11.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0.5 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.69 g | 3.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 Calories from Fat 49
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4 g 8.3%
Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 4.2 mg 1.4%
Sodium 419.6 mg 17.5%
Total Carbohydrates 81.5 g 27.2%
Dietary Fiber 4.9 g19.6%
Sugars 1.1 g
Protein 11.2 g 22.4%
Vitamin A 2.6% Vitamin C
Calcium 5% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 224
Protein 6 g | Carbs 43.4 g | Fat 2.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 256
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 44.4 g | Fat 5.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 213
Protein 10.8 g | Carbs 33.1 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 203
Protein 5 g | Carbs 38.8 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 121
Protein 8 g | Carbs 5.6 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 19.7 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 356
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 55 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 66
Protein 14.2 g | Carbs 0.23 g | Fat 0.53 g