Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.
The food contains 60.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 13.3 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 average 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 5 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 97, for Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 13% | |
Calories from Fat | 26% | |
Calories from Carbs | 60% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.22 IU | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 9.5 mg | 15.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0.22 mg | 14.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.66 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 11.1% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 35.4 mcg | 8.8% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.22 mg | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 27.9 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.1 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 42.3 mg | 10.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 80.3 mg | 8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0.22 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 112 mg | 4.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.66 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0.22 mg | 11.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.22 mg | 11.1% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 2.4 mcg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 2.9 g | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.2 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.2 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.2 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
Proline | 0.2 mg | |||
Serine | 0.2 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.24 g | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 Calories from Fat 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.6 g 17.8%
Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 506.1 mg 21.1%
Total Carbohydrates 60.3 g 20.1%
Dietary Fiber 10.5 g42%
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 13.3 g 26.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 71.7%
Calcium 12.6% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 230
Protein 15 g | Carbs 37.2 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 252
Protein 7.4 g | Carbs 43 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 81
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 15.1 g | Fat 1.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 60
Protein 2.2 g | Carbs 11.7 g | Fat 0.75 g