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Quinoa with bell peppers and tomatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa with bell peppers and tomatoes Recipe

Quinoa with bell peppers and tomatoes has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 24.9g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, 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".

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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 83, for Quinoa with bell peppers and tomatoes, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A280 IU5.6%
Vitamin C20.1 mg33.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.54 mg1.8%
Thiamin0.03 mg2.2%
Riboflavin0.98 mg57.9%
Niacin0.26 mg1.3%
Vitamin B60.09 mg4.5%
Folate10.4 mcg2.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.09 mg0.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Magnesium6.4 mg1.6%
Phosphorus276 mg27.6%
Potassium112.3 mg3.2%
Sodium73.5 mg3.1%
Zinc0.08 mg0.5%
Copper0.04 mg2.1%
Manganese0.07 mg3.6%
Selenium0.28 mcg0.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.9 g8.3%
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.6%
Sugars2.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.8 g11.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.9 g7.5%
Saturated Fat0.7 g3.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.9 g 7.5%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2.5 mg 0.8%

Sodium 73.5 mg 3.1%

Total Carbohydrates 24.9 g 8.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 5.8 g 11.6%

Vitamin A 5.6% Vitamin C 33.5%

Calcium 2% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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