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Quinoa Jambalaya - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Jambalaya Recipe

Quinoa Jambalaya has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 36.7g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.2 gms of protein, it is very 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. 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 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 5.65 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 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 high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

It belongs to Creole cuisine. 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 52, for Quinoa Jambalaya, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1805 IU36.1%
Vitamin C91.3 mg152.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.2 mg7.5%
Thiamin0.09 mg5.7%
Riboflavin0.77 mg45%
Niacin2 mg10.2%
Vitamin B60.34 mg17%
Folate28.4 mcg7.1%
Vitamin B120.85 mcg14.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium84 mg8.4%
Iron5.7 mg31.4%
Magnesium38.8 mg9.7%
Phosphorus316 mg31.6%
Potassium377.5 mg10.8%
Sodium783.8 mg32.7%
Zinc1.1 mg7.4%
Copper0.21 mg10.6%
Manganese0.26 mg12.8%
Selenium23.3 mcg33.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.7 g12.2%
Dietary Fiber5.8 g23.2%
Sugars10.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein25.2 g50.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.7 g21.1%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.7 g 21.1%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 143 mg 47.7%

Sodium 783.8 mg 32.7%

Total Carbohydrates 36.7 g 12.2%

Dietary Fiber 5.8 g23.2%

Sugars 10.3 g

Protein 25.2 g 50.4%

Vitamin A 36.1% Vitamin C 152.1%

Calcium 8.4% Iron 31.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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