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Quinoa a la peppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa a la peppers Recipe

Quinoa a la peppers has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 20.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 3.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 89, for Quinoa a la peppers, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1045 IU20.9%
Vitamin C39 mg65%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.98 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.03 mg2.2%
Riboflavin0.74 mg43.7%
Niacin0.26 mg1.3%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5.2%
Folate11.6 mcg2.9%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.06 mg0.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium17 mg1.7%
Iron2.3 mg12.5%
Magnesium8.8 mg2.2%
Phosphorus213 mg21.3%
Potassium122.8 mg3.5%
Sodium74.5 mg3.1%
Zinc0.09 mg0.6%
Copper0.05 mg2.3%
Manganese0.09 mg4.5%
Selenium0.21 mcg0.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.9 g7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars3.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.8 g7.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.2 g8%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.2 g 8%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 74.5 mg 3.1%

Total Carbohydrates 20.9 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 3.8 g 7.6%

Vitamin A 20.9% Vitamin C 65%

Calcium 1.7% Iron 12.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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