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Quinoa Quiche Cups - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Quiche Cups Recipe

Quinoa Quiche Cups has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 4.8g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.1 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 low 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".

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.

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 48, for Quinoa Quiche Cups, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A115 IU2.3%
Vitamin C0.36 mg0.6%
Vitamin D4.8 IU1.2%
Vitamin E0.02 mg0.07%
Thiamin0 mg0.3%
Riboflavin0.23 mg13.7%
Niacin0.12 mg0.6%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.7%
Folate3.2 mcg0.8%
Vitamin B120.04 mcg0.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.05 mg0.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium31 mg3.1%
Iron0.61 mg3.4%
Magnesium1.6 mg0.4%
Phosphorus68 mg6.8%
Potassium29.2 mg0.8%
Sodium37.7 mg1.6%
Zinc0.08 mg0.5%
Copper0.01 mg0.7%
Manganese0.01 mg0.6%
Selenium0.21 mcg0.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.8 g1.6%
Dietary Fiber0.5 g2%
Sugars0.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.1 g6.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.2 g1.8%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 42 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.2 g 1.8%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 14.7 mg 4.9%

Sodium 37.7 mg 1.6%

Total Carbohydrates 4.8 g 1.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 3.1 g 6.2%

Vitamin A 2.3% Vitamin C 0.6%

Calcium 3.1% Iron 3.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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