Shepherds Pie with Scallion-Cheese Crust Recipe

Shepherds Pie with Scallion-Cheese Crust has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

The food contains 32g 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 30 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 8 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to French cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Shepherds Pie with Scallion-Cheese Crust has been given a composite ranking of 32, and in moderation.