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Quinoa Egg Cups - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Egg Cups Recipe

Quinoa Egg Cups has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Riboflavin.

The food contains 32.3g 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 22.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.75 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 24, for Quinoa Egg Cups, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A415 IU8.3%
Vitamin C0.9 mg1.5%
Vitamin D48 IU12%
Vitamin E0.06 mg0.2%
Thiamin0.12 mg7.9%
Riboflavin1.7 mg101.6%
Niacin0.98 mg4.9%
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.7%
Folate32.8 mcg8.2%
Vitamin B120.8 mcg13.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.12 mg1.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium120 mg12%
Iron4.8 mg26.4%
Magnesium6.8 mg1.7%
Phosphorus663 mg66.3%
Potassium159.4 mg4.6%
Sodium438.3 mg18.3%
Zinc1.4 mg9.2%
Copper0.01 mg0.7%
Manganese0.01 mg0.5%
Selenium6.7 mcg9.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.3 g10.8%
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.8%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.5 g45%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.6 g17.8%
Saturated Fat3.2 g16%
Monounsaturated Fat3.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.6 g 17.8%

Saturated Fat 3.2 g 16%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 234.8 mg 78.3%

Sodium 438.3 mg 18.3%

Total Carbohydrates 32.3 g 10.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 22.5 g 45%

Vitamin A 8.3% Vitamin C 1.5%

Calcium 12% Iron 26.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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