Robert's Red Beans and Coconut Rice (Jamaican Style) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 116g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and very high 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 very high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.
It belongs to Jamaican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 15, for Robert's Red Beans and Coconut Rice (Jamaican Style), and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 5% | |
Calories from Fat | 24% | |
Calories from Carbs | 72% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 155.9 IU | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 13.3 mg | 22.2% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0.53 mg | 35.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.7 mg | 13.3% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 110.6 mcg | 27.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 86.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.53 mg | 5.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 13.3 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 2.1 mg | 11.8% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 27.7 mg | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 65.4 mg | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 146.3 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 485.1 mg | 20.2% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.1% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 1.1 mg | 53.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 9 mcg | 12.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 61.7 g | 20.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 0.96 g | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 28.3 g | |||
Glucose | 0.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 4 g | 8.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 9 g | 13.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 41.5% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644 Calories from Fat 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.9 g 26%
Saturated Fat 15.6 g 78%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 912 mg 38%
Total Carbohydrates 116 g 38.7%
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%
Sugars 53.2 g
Protein 7.6 g 15.2%
Vitamin A 5.9% Vitamin C 41.7%
Calcium 2.5% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 328
Protein 6 g | Carbs 50.7 g | Fat 12.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 180
Protein 3.1 g | Carbs 11.2 g | Fat 14.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 370
Protein 0 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 29.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 4.5 g | Fat 6.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 388
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 34.2 g | Fat 27.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 78
Protein 1.5 g | Carbs 19.9 g | Fat 0.21 g