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Quinoa Primavera With Chicken , Spring Peas and Asparagus 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Primavera With Chicken, Spring Peas and Asparagus 1 Recipe

Quinoa Primavera With Chicken, Spring Peas and Asparagus 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 37.4g 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. With 18.6 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 4 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. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 94, for Quinoa Primavera With Chicken, Spring Peas and Asparagus 1, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.31 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol1.2 mcg
Vitamin C7.2 mg11.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.6 mg7.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.31 mg15.6%Top 30%High
Folate64.2 mcg16%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20.2 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium37.4 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus106.9 mg10.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium191 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium15.2 mg0.6%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.93 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.31 mg15.6%Top 30%High
Selenium5.3 mcg7.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11.7 g3.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2 g8.1%Top 30%High
Sugars1.1 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.8 g11.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid0.9 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0.3 mg
Serine0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.7 g4.1%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.44 g2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298 Calories from Fat 77

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.6 g 13.2%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 26.2 mg 8.7%

Sodium 48.7 mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 37.4 g 12.5%

Dietary Fiber 6.5 g26%

Sugars 3.6 g

Protein 18.6 g 37.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 38.3%

Calcium 6.5% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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