Potato and Leek Flat Bread with Greens Recipe
Potato and Leek Flat Bread with Greens has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.
The food contains 89g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 16 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and high in trans 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 7.2 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 31, for Potato and Leek Flat Bread with Greens, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 11% | |
| Calories from Fat | 26% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 63% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin C
- Low in Cholesterol
- Very high in Dietary Fiber
- Very high in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 100 mg | 10% | ||
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | ||
| Potassium | 650 mg | 18.6% | ||
| Sodium | 1480 mg | 61.7% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 89 g | 29.7% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g | 32% | ||
| Sugars | 4 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g | 32% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16 g | 24.6% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 4 g | 20% | ||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 3 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 Calories from Fat 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16 g 24.6%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Trans Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%
Sodium 1480 mg 61.7%
Total Carbohydrates 89 g 29.7%
Dietary Fiber 8 g32%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 16 g 32%
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 60%
Calcium 10% Iron 40%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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