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Quinoa , Peas and Sausage - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa, Peas and Sausage Recipe

Quinoa, Peas and Sausage has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 12.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 4.9 gms of protein, it is average 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. 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".

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 59, for Quinoa, Peas and Sausage, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A120 IU2.4%
Vitamin C3.5 mg5.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.12 mg0.4%
Thiamin0 mg0.1%
Riboflavin0 mg0.1%
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.3%
Folate0.4 mcg0.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium12 mg1.2%
Iron0.92 mg5.1%
Magnesium0.4 mg0.1%
Phosphorus1 mg0.1%
Potassium4.6 mg0.1%
Sodium242.4 mg10.1%
Zinc0.02 mg0.1%
Copper0 mg0.2%
Manganese0.02 mg0.8%
Selenium0.07 mcg0.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.9 g4.3%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars3.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.9 g9.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.2 g4.9%
Saturated Fat0.7 g3.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.2 g 4.9%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 11.3 mg 3.8%

Sodium 242.4 mg 10.1%

Total Carbohydrates 12.9 g 4.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 4.9 g 9.8%

Vitamin A 2.4% Vitamin C 5.9%

Calcium 1.2% Iron 5.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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