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Saffron Currant Orzo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Saffron Currant Orzo Recipe

Saffron Currant Orzo has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 17g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 16 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 9, for Saffron Currant Orzo, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C6 mg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium400 mg40%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium530 mg15.1%
Sodium250 mg10.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17 g5.7%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars16 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16 g32%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15 g23.1%
Saturated Fat7 g35%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 Calories from Fat 140

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15 g 23.1%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 220 mg 73.3%

Sodium 250 mg 10.4%

Total Carbohydrates 17 g 5.7%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 16 g

Protein 16 g 32%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 40% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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