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quoinoa pilaf - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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quoinoa pilaf Recipe

quoinoa pilaf has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 47.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 9.7 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 average 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".

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 5.22 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.

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 83, for quoinoa pilaf, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs62%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2210 IU44.2%
Vitamin C40.9 mg68.2%
Vitamin D1.2 IU0.3%
Vitamin E0.56 mg1.9%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.4%
Riboflavin2 mg116.7%
Niacin0.9 mg4.5%
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.4%
Folate16.8 mcg4.2%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.09 mg0.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium17 mg1.7%
Iron5.2 mg29%
Magnesium8.8 mg2.2%
Phosphorus552 mg55.2%
Potassium184.5 mg5.3%
Sodium90.7 mg3.8%
Zinc0.18 mg1.2%
Copper0.06 mg2.9%
Manganese0.09 mg4.3%
Selenium1.3 mcg1.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate47.6 g15.9%
Dietary Fiber5.3 g21.2%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.7 g19.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.5 g13.1%
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.5 g 13.1%

Saturated Fat 1.7 g 8.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 6.3 mg 2.1%

Sodium 90.7 mg 3.8%

Total Carbohydrates 47.6 g 15.9%

Dietary Fiber 5.3 g21.2%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 9.7 g 19.4%

Vitamin A 44.2% Vitamin C 68.2%

Calcium 1.7% Iron 29%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1954546 Embed Table:

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