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Spicy Indian Orzo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Indian Orzo Recipe

Spicy Indian Orzo has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

The food contains 47g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low 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 29 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 very 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 very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.4 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Indian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 54, for Spicy Indian Orzo, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Potassium610 mg17.4%
Sodium460 mg19.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate47 g15.7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein29 g58%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat34 g52.3%
Saturated Fat12 g60%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 620 Calories from Fat 300

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 34 g 52.3%

Saturated Fat 12 g 60%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 85 mg 28.3%

Sodium 460 mg 19.2%

Total Carbohydrates 47 g 15.7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 29 g 58%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 6% Iron 30%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Spicy-Indian-Orzo-45 Embed Table:

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