Slow-cooked pork in banana leaves Recipe has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content.
The food contains 18.45g 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. With 60.94 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.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Ugandan cuisine. 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 46, for Slow-cooked pork in banana leaves Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 47% | |
Calories from Fat | 39% | |
Calories from Carbs | 14% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.46 g | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 2.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 14.7 g | 29.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 5.4 g | 8.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 Calories from Fat 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.3 g 34.4%
Saturated Fat 7.7 g 38.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 204 mg 68%
Sodium 236 mg 9.8%
Total Carbohydrates 18.5 g 6.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%
Sugars 10.6 g
Protein 60.9 g 121.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 312
Protein 20.9 g | Carbs 8.6 g | Fat 20.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 210
Protein 17 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 13 g
Per Serving | Calories 164
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 4.6 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 231
Protein 16.4 g | Carbs 11.4 g | Fat 13.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 3.2 g | Carbs 2.36 g | Fat 16.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 142
Protein 11.3 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 8.8 g